Practice Management Intern (Public Law & Policy)

Akin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,996; Part time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP invites a Practice Management Intern to join its Client Value & Practice Management team in Washington, DC for Fall 2026. This part-time internship reports to the Director of Practice Management and offers mentorship and exposure to the behind-the-scenes operations of a lobbying and law firm.

Responsibilities include research, data reporting, content updates, onboarding/offboarding support, and calendar management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support practice management projects with research, data, reports and charts.
• Maintain accurate tracking charts and recruiting lists.
• Update content for internal website.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding of team members.
• Format and proofread internal communications and presentations.
• Maintain team calendar and schedules.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting tasks.
• Support other operational/administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Judgment & integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Fall 2026
Schedule:part-time between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 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 a Practice Management Intern in our in our Client Value & Practice Management department, reporting directly to the Director of Practice Management - Public Law & Policy. The Practice Management team is an integral part of the firm focusing on internal and external needs and promoting overall operational efficiency within the Public Law & Policy practice. The Practice Management Intern will have the ability to gain an understanding of the behind-the-scenes operations at a lobbying and law firm with an opportunity for mentorship and professional growth.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Support practice management projects by conducting research, compiling data, and creating reports and charts.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking charts, including recruiting lists.
• Update content for internal website.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding team members.
• Format and proofread internal communications and presentations.
• Maintain team calendar.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting tasks.
• Assists with other operational/administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of college preferred
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook Word and PowerPoint
• Established attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers and superiors
• Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and loyalty
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values

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

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