Description:

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, has an exciting employment opportunity for a Law Intern in the Government Law & Policy Department in our Albany Office.

Position Summary:
The Law Intern will assist and provide a wide range of support to the Government Law & Policy department. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitors legislative committee meetings and writes committee summaries.
Reviews legislative bill introductions and amendments.
Tracks legislation including: sending out newly-filed bills and e-filing them.
Monitors the release of and disseminates legislative committee information.
Assists in maintaining legislative calendars.
Assist the GLP team with government contracts and procurement matters including Request for Proposals (RFP) and competitive bid responses.
Assist with RFP that may include real estate related matters.
Conducts legislative research as needed and prepare summary as requested.
Assists with other Government Law & Policy activities/special projects as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
Work efficiently with the ability to multi-task and set priorities while maintaining and delivering the highest quality work product accurately and timely.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation.
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Currently pursuing a JD.
Previous legislative experience preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is:
$20 per hour

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. 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 long term care, 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.