HR Intern: Recruiting & Admin Support

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Human Resources Intern for the Washington, DC office. The role provides general administrative and logistical support to the HR department, reporting to the HR Project Manager, with a flexible schedule of about 20 hours per week from October 2026 to April 2027.

The intern will assist with recruiting tasks, onboarding, compensation governance, and HR events, delivering high-quality service to attorneys and staff while upholding firm values.

Qualifications

• Current university enrollment required.
• Studying Human Resources or Organizational Development is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews for Recruiting.
• Conduct reference checks.
• Conduct market research.
• Post requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Review resumes.
• Assist HR team with meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Coordinate with Conference Services to schedule rooms and order foods for HR events.
• Process department invoices and expense reports for approval in the firm’s system.
• Support onboarding and recognition systems.
• Assist Salary.com governance and updates to job descriptions.
• Perform other administrative tasks or projects as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Discretion

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Active university enrollment

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Human Resources Intern for the Washington, DC office. The role provides general administrative and logistical support to the HR department, reporting to the HR Project Manager, with a flexible schedule of about 20 hours per week from October 2026 to April 2027.

The intern will assist with recruiting tasks, onboarding, compensation governance, and HR events, delivering high-quality service to attorneys and staff while upholding firm values.