Summer Intern

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
Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

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