Indiana Legislative Intern – Government Services

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis is seeking two or more Legislative Interns for the first legislative session of the 54th Indiana General Assembly. The internship runs January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027, is full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site at the Indiana State House under supervision of partners and lobbyists.

Interns will assist with drafting client communications, researching legislation, producing client reports, newsletters, and presentations, with occasional evening hours and

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher- level degree.
• Previous government or political background or government intern experience desired.
• Possess strong communication and public-speaking skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse internal and external clientele or audience.
• Knowledge and understanding of state governmental processes.
• Be self-directed, proactive, and confident individual.
• Possess excellent time management, planning, organizational, team and interpersonal skills to respond to client requests on a regular and consistent basis.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, including evening hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Each intern will be assigned to support one (1) or more partner(s) or attorney(s) throughout the duration of the legislative session. Such support will include assistance with drafting client communications, researching legislation and current statutes, and helping with client legislative events.
• Interns will routinely create and prepare client reports using customized legislative software (training will be provided) on legislation, amendments to legislation, and legislative hearings, the Indiana State Budget process, conference committees and other legislative matters.
• Each intern will assist in the preparation of a weekly legislative newsletter for clients and the creation of customized presentations for industry sectors and clients as directed by the intern’s supervising attorney.
• Interns will write legislative update reports, talking points, various communications, and alerts often under short deadlines/time constraints due to the pace of the legislative session.
• Monitor and track the progression of bills – including, but not limited to, in person attendance of committee hearings and events at the Indiana State Capitol.
• Assist clients in preparing for and participating in Day at the State House events and other legislative event activities.
• Assist with research and writing of legislative proposals.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis is seeking two or more Legislative Interns for the first legislative session of the 54th Indiana General Assembly. The internship runs January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027, is full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site at the Indiana State House under supervision of partners and lobbyists.

Interns will assist with drafting client communications, researching legislation, producing client reports, newsletters, and presentations, with occasional evening hours and