Human Resources Intern

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

Schedule: Full-time or part-time between the hours of 9:00a.m. to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Internship

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking an intern to support the Human Resources department, reporting to the Human Resources Project Manager.

We are looking for either a full-time or part-time (available for about 20 hours a week) from approximately October 2026 to April 2027. This role will reside in the Washington, DC office and will be responsible for providing general administrative and logistical support to the Human Resources department working closely with key contacts in each Human Resource function. The Human Resources Intern is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm's attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Support the Recruiting team with the following:
• Schedule interviews
• Conduct reference checks
• Conduct market research
• Post requisitions in our Applicant Tracking System
• Reviewing resumes
• Assist the Human Resources team with internal client meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Coordinate with Conference Services to schedule rooms and order foods for various HR events, training, interviews, etc.
• Process department invoices and expense reports for approval in the firm's electronic invoice payment system
• Support the Human Resources Project Manager by providing assistance with the firm's onboarding system and recognition system.
• Assist the Compensation Team in maintaining job description governance processes, including the review, administration, and updating of position documentation, and supporting Salary.com administrative activities.
• Perform other administrative tasks or projects as needed.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Current University enrollment required. An interest and program of study in Human Resources or Organizational Development is a plus, though not required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills, discretion and tact.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality of employee, office, firm and client information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and common sense.
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners.

The hourly range for this position in Washington, DC is $19.50 to $22.50.