Legal Intern - Elections Policy & Litigation (Summer)

States United; New York (NY); Remote; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

States United Democracy Center in New York seeks two Legal Interns to join its Legal Department for the summer of 2027. You will work with internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws and the interaction between federal and state laws, provide legal guidance, and support litigation to protect elections, voting, and democracy.

The internship offers hands-on research, drafting memoranda and court documents, collaboration with partners, and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent initiative and project management skills including prioritization and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and conducting online legal research.
• Knowledge and/or demonstrated interest in voting rights, elections law, and/or rule of law.
• Commitment to States United’s mission and to advancing free, fair, and secure elections.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude; concern for people and community.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with States United’s values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Conduct legal, policy, and factual research in support of litigation, policy advocacy, and related initiatives.
• Draft memoranda, court documents, and research materials.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and state and local officials on litigation and policy matters.
• Analyze, research, and draft materials for public education including policy reports, white papers, and press materials.
• Assist in developing litigation and supporting ongoing litigation, working closely with other States United attorneys and co-counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Policy analysis

Team collaboration

Education

ABA-accredited law school enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online legal research

Job description

States United Democracy Center in New York seeks two Legal Interns to join its Legal Department for the summer of 2027. You will work with internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws and the interaction between federal and state laws, provide legal guidance, and support litigation to protect elections, voting, and democracy.

The internship offers hands-on research, drafting memoranda and court documents, collaboration with partners, and