Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting temporary employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Government Law and Policy Team as a Summer Intern located in our Washington, D.C. office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on an in-office basis.
Position Summary
The Summer Intern will provide research and practice specific assistance to support several team members. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The Summer Intern will be supporting a very busy team. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Conducts thorough research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals
Monitors and tracks the progress of legislation, committee hearings, and other legislative activities, providing updates, summaries, and detailed memos
Assists in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and initiatives to support the legislative policy goals and objectives
Performs administrative tasks and schedules and coordinates meetings. Prepares meeting materials and agendas as needed
Organizes and facilitates client focused events, meetings, and fundraisers
Serves as a key point of administrative contact for clients and business colleagues as well as many public officials
Drafts communication including memos, letters and email
Maintains strict confidentiality on all matters
Assists with the management of client relationships
Coordinates business development initiatives with marketing department
Hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Candidates should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize their workload and work well under pressure.
The successful candidate should be a self-starter, forward-thinking, action-oriented and focused.
Must have strong client service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.
Document Production other than letters is occasional.
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Technology
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$20 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.