Intern (Public Law & Policy)
Washington, District of Columbia
Employer: AKIN GUMP
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
***The resume submittal deadline for this position is Friday, September 20th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST***
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: part-time hours 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 part-time Intern supporting our Public Law & Policy practice for Spring 2025.
The Public Policy Intern will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The role will report to assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) and practice management, and will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Public Law & Policy practice. Interns will receive in the course of their time with us, exposure to clients with varied policy issues-foreign sovereign matters, tax, immigration, health care, energy and a wide variety of other interests.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP participates in E-Verify for purposes of verifying employment eligibility
***The resume submittal deadline for this position is Friday, September 20th , 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST***
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Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: part-time hours 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 part-time Intern supporting our Public Law & Policy practice for Spring 2025.
The Public Policy Intern will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The role will report to assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) and practice management, and will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Public Law & Policy practice. Interns will receive in the course of their time with us, exposure to clients with varied policy issues-foreign sovereign matters, tax, immigration, health care, energy and a wide variety of other interests.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Conduct basic research and package findings
- Attend and summarize congressional hearings
- Assist with policy events and client meetings in the practice group's Hill office meeting space
- Draft memoranda as requested
- Provide some administrative support to senior lobbyists in the group
- Attend meetings on the Hill with various stakeholders
- Other legislative support functions as required
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
- High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of college preferred
- Basic knowledge of the legislative process a plus, but not required
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative
- 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
- Able to work overtime
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP participates in E-Verify for purposes of verifying employment eligibility
***The resume submittal deadline for this position is Friday, September 20th , 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST***
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Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 772
Country: United States
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
ZIP: 20010
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