Practice Support Intern - Washington, DC

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s Washington, DC office is seeking Practice Support Interns to assist the Administrative Services Department and support the Associate Resource Center with daily administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an associates or undergraduate degree, proficient with Microsoft Office, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The internship requires 20 hours per week, typically three to four days in the office, during standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain strong organizational and time management while paying close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships.
• Previous office experience a plus.
• Ability to commit up to three to four days in office, for a yearlong internship.

Responsibilities

• Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents.
• Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments.
• Process invoices and expenses, manage time entry data via InTapp and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining clear, professional and timely communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing degree (associates/undergraduate)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s Washington, DC office is looking for Practice Support Interns to support the Administrative Services Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.

The Practice Support Intern will support the Associate Resource Center (ARC) with day-to-day administrative work. The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be available to work at least three to four days per week during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
  • Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
  • Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments
  • Process invoices and expenses, manage time entry data via InTapp and coordinate travel arrangements
• Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining clear, professional and timely communication with attorneys and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability tohave strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Previous office experience a plus
• Ability to commit up to three to four days in office, for a yearlong internship.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs

Employment Status

• Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• In-person

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Pay Range Statement

This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.

EEO Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

California Applicants

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.