Intern

gtlaw

Washington

On-site

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, invites you to join our Government Law and Policy Team as an Intern in our Washington, D.C. office.

You will support a busy team with research on legislative issues, prepare memos, and coordinate meetings and client events. This in-office role emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Strong organizational and research abilities.
Excellent communication and client-service skills.
Proficiency with Windows-based software including Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

Provide research and practice-specific assistance to support team members.
Monitor and summarize legislative activities and provide memos.
Draft memos, letters and emails while maintaining confidentiality.
Coordinate meetings and assist with client events and relationship management.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Under pressure

Self-starter

Forward-thinking

Action-oriented

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting temporary employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Government Law and Policy Team as an Intern located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on an in-office basis.

Position Summary:

The Intern will provide research and practice specific assistance to support several team members. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

The Intern will be supporting a very busy team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Conducts thorough research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals
Monitors and tracks the progress of legislation, committee hearings, and other legislative activities, providing updates, summaries, and detailed memos
Assists in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and initiatives to support the legislative policy goals and objectives
Performs administrative tasks and schedules and coordinates meetings. Prepares meeting materials and agendas as needed
Organizes and facilitates client focused events, meetings, and fundraisers
Serves as a key point of administrative contact for clients and business colleagues as well as many public officials
Drafts communication including memos, letters and email
Maintains strict confidentiality on all matters
Assists with the management of client relationships
Coordinates business development initiatives with marketing department

Hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies

Candidates should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize their workload and work well under pressure.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter, forward-thinking, action-oriented and focused.

Must have strong client service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.

Document Production other than letters is occasional.

Education & Prior Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Technology

Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment.

Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed.

Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve work assignments.

This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time.

Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and use office equipment.

The expected pay range for this position is: $20 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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