Remote Summer Legal Intern: Elections Policy & Litigation

States United Democracy Center; United States; A distancia; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work within the United States

Descripción de la vacante

States United Democracy Center is seeking two Legal Interns for the summer of 2027 to join its Legal Department. The internships are full-time and may be remote within the United States.

The interns will work with internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws and assist with litigation to protect elections and democracy. The role focuses on researching, drafting memoranda and court documents, and collaborating with partner organizations and

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Research

Writing

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Communication

Educación

Currently enrolled in ABA-accredited law school

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

States United Democracy Center is seeking two Legal Interns for the summer of 2027 to join its Legal Department. The internships are full-time and may be remote within the United States.

The interns will work with internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws and assist with litigation to protect elections and democracy. The role focuses on researching, drafting memoranda and court documents, and collaborating with partner organizations and