Title: Government Intern (Spring 2027) Location: Washington, D.C. Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Part time Sidebar Info: Holland & Knight is proud of having built one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world today. Holland & Knight has been advising clients for more than 130 years and has approximately 2,200 lawyers across the U.S. and in five international offices. Holland & Knight services clients globally. Known for our extraordinary legal service to clients, our culture of excellence, and our commitment to the communities in which we work, we are a firm of people who truly believe in what we do. We invite you to experience what Holland & Knight has to offer. It takes more than lawyers to build a great law firm and, as a result, the firm employs more than 1,700 business professionals. Business professionals play a pivotal role in the firm by planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s capabilities and drive growth. The firm employs business professionals in many different areas, including technology innovation, pricing, business development, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, information governance, cybersecurity, information technology, talent development, compliance, office administration, communications, and project management, just to name a few. Additionally, the firm employs many paralegals and practice assistants who directly support our lawyers and clients. Together, these roles form the infrastructure that allows our lawyers to focus on providing exceptional client service.
Job Description: We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.Government InternWe are seeking an intern to join our team. Holland & Knight's Government Group operates a fall, spring, and summer internship program geared towards undergraduate students. Our internship program is structured around the academic semester/summer schedule. Generally, interns work a minimum of 18 hours and a maximum of 30 hours. This is a paid position. The program will be in person at our Washington, D.C. office.Responsibilities:Conduct substantive issue research.Attend congressional and executive branch agency hearings.Draft memorandums.Prepare presentations for client meetings.Provide general administrative support to our Washington, DC-based lobbying practice group.Participate in meetings with the firm's senior personnel to discuss their practices, backgrounds, and experiences.Qualifications:Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.Attention to detail.Strong writing skills are an essential requirement.An applied understanding of executive and legislative branch processes will also be valuable to the intern experience.Experience or a previous internship in the government sector is also highly valued and preferred.Education:Candidates must be currently enrolled in classes or are enrolled for a following semester.The base salary range for this position is $18.40/hr. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.
About Holland & Knight LLP
Holland & Knight LLP is a global law firm based in Tampa, Florida. It operates 35 offices and employs more than 2,200 lawyers and professionals. The firm provides legal representation in litigation, business, real estate, and governmental law. It is organized as a partnership.
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