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Legal Temporary Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

NABCA

Legal Affairs Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

NABCA has an immediate vacancy for a temporary Legal Affairs Intern. The Legal Affairs team is responsible for conducting alcohol policy, legislative, regulatory, and related research in support of ...

PenBay Media

Legal Analyst I

Alexandria, VA · On-site

This is a 3-month temporary position Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required! Requirements Educational Requirement * Bachelor's degree or 5 years of legal analyst experience. Experience ...

PenBay Media

Legal Analyst I

Alexandria, VA · On-site

This is a 3-month temporary position Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required! Requirements Educational Requirement * Bachelor's degree or 5 years of legal analyst experience. Experience ...

PenBay Media LLC

Legal Analyst I

Alexandria, VA · On-site

This is a 3-month temporary position Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required! Requirements Educational Requirement * Bachelor's degree or 5 years of legal analyst experience. Experience ...

PenBay Media LLC

Legal Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$78K - $82K/yr

DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility This is a TEMPORARY full-time position for 3 months ... understand legal documents and research legal sources; and communicating clearly to attorneys.

Virginia Jobs

Temporary Administrative Pool

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Temporary Administrative Pool State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist II Position ... and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits. • Holiday Breaks: The ...

City of Norfolk, VA

Legal Secretary I - CWA

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$41K - $66K/yr

Our office is seeking a Legal Secretary I to perform secretarial duties using legal terminology ... Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided ...

BAE Systems

$51K - $70K/yr

Our legal interns support the company's Intellectual Property (IP), function by preparing office ... Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to ...

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What is a legal temporary?

Legal temporary jobs are short-term positions within the legal field, often filled by attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants to meet a firm's temporary needs. These positions can arise due to increased workload, special projects, staff absences, or ongoing litigation. Assignments may last from a few days to several months, and can include document review, legal research, or administrative support. Many legal professionals use temporary roles to gain experience, network, or transition between permanent jobs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a legal temporary?

To thrive as a Legal Temporary, you typically need a strong understanding of legal terminology, research skills, and a relevant degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), document management systems, and MS Office is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting attorneys, managing legal documentation, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What types of assignments and work environments can a legal temporary expect?

Legal Temporaries often work on a variety of assignments, ranging from document review and legal research to assisting with trial preparation or supporting attorneys during periods of high workload. Assignments may be in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, and the duration can vary from a few days to several months. These roles typically involve collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as each placement may have different expectations and work cultures. Legal Temporaries gain exposure to diverse legal practices, which can be valuable for building skills and professional networks.

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Legal Affairs Intern

Arlington, VA • On-site

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
11 - 50 employees
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Posted 10 days ago

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Job Announcement

Legal Affairs Intern

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), located in Arlington, VA, was founded in 1938 and is the national trade association representing the jurisdictions that control the distribution and sale of beverage alcohol within their borders. The mission of NABCA is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.

NABCA has an immediate vacancy for a temporary Legal Affairs Intern. The Legal Affairs team is responsible for conducting alcohol policy, legislative, regulatory, and related research in support of the strategic priorities and initiatives of the control jurisdictions. The Legal Affairs Intern will assist with legal research, regulatory tracking, preparing summaries and reports, supporting department projects, etc. The Legal Affairs intern reports to the VP, General Counsel.

NABCA is a Great Place to Work Certified Workplace for 2024/25! Click Here to Learn More! NABCA offers complimentary parking, and offices in a beautiful building conveniently located in the Shirlington area, one block from popular shops and restaurants. The individual selected for this role will have opportunities to meet exceptionally talented managers and colleagues throughout the organization.

Duties: The Legal Affairs Intern performs the following duties:

  • Assist with legal, legislative, and regulatory research projects that support NABCA's strategic priorities and the interests of control jurisdictions.
  • Assist with monitoring and tracking federal and state legislation, regulations, administrative actions, and judicial developments relevant to beverage alcohol regulation.
  • Helps conduct research on a variety of legal matters including, but not limited to nonprofit laws, and regulations, antitrust, licensing, compliance, privacy, etc.
  • Helps conduct literature searches to identify articles, reports, and other pertinent information to inform and support research projects.
  • Assists in compiling information for presentations, member communications, etc.
  • Participates in meetings and completes special projects as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, History, or a related field is required. Active enrollment or intent to enroll in law school is a plus.
  • Prior internship or work experience in a law firm, regulatory agency, or trade association is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and exceptional research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • Must have experience conducting legislative, regulatory, or legal research. Experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, etc. is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with state legislative processes and experience using legislative tracking platforms or legal research databases is strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential; must be able to complete multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required; experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools preferred.
  • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment are essential.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EOE/M/F/D

Please note that this is a temporary 10-12-week Fall intern assignment.

The Legal Affairs Intern selected for this role will generally work 16-24 hours per week.

To Apply: Interested individuals should send resume and cover letter to hradmin@nabca.org by August 26, 2026. Learn more about NABCA at www.nabca.org.

NABCA is a Great Place to Work Certified Workplace for 2024/25! Click Here to Learn More!

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