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Job Title: Legal Intern (Spring 2027)

Industry: Legal Services / Professional Association

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract Internship (Spring 2027)

Pay: $20.00/hour

Work Schedule: 15–20 hours per week | January 12, 2027 – April 21, 2027 | Hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week (Wednesdays required)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established national membership organization representing professionals within a highly regulated industry. Their in-house legal department partners across the organization to provide guidance on contracts, intellectual property, compliance, policy development, and regulatory matters. This internship offers meaningful exposure to a variety of corporate legal functions while working alongside an experienced and collaborative legal team.

Job Description:

We are seeking three Legal Interns for the Spring 2027 semester to support an in-house legal department with a wide range of legal and administrative projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in contract review, legal research, intellectual property, policy development, and legislative tracking. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented law students who are eager to strengthen their legal research and writing skills in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with trademark, copyright, and intellectual property documentation, filings, and record management.
• Review routine legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
• Conduct legal research related to federal and state laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments.
• Draft research summaries, policy documents, memoranda, and other legal materials.
• Support legislative and regulatory monitoring efforts by tracking proposed state actions and preparing briefing materials.
• Maintain legal records, organize documentation, edit legal correspondence, and assist with presentations and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at an accredited law school in their 2L year
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous legal internship, law clerk, or summer associate experience.
• Exposure to contracts, corporate law, intellectual property, or transactional legal work.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management software (e.g., Ironclad) is a plus.
• Familiarity with intellectual property management platforms (e.g., Alt Legal or Corsearch) is preferred.

Additional Details:

• Internship is paid; academic credit is not available.
• Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC area and able to work on-site two days per week, including Wednesdays.

Perks:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience within an in-house legal department.
• Work directly with experienced legal professionals on meaningful projects.
• Exposure to intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and policy development.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Convenient hybrid location near public transportation.