Legislative Summer Research Associate
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Job Summary
Title: Legislative Summer Research Associate (Internship)
Hiring Range: $18.00 an hour
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Div of Legislative Services
Location:General Assembly Bldg
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Position Overview
The Division of Legislative Services the non-partisan primary legal and research agency of the Virginia General Assembly is seeking a law student to serve as Legislative Research Summer Associate for the summer of 2026. The Research Associate will be assigned to work with the Divisions attorneys on a variety of research projects which may include: criminal and civil procedure natural resources education taxation and public finance transportation business and commerce and general laws. The Research Associate will also receive training and participate in legislative drafting. Assignments given to past Research Assistants have been diverse and have included researching and interpreting state and federal law; drafting responses to inquiries from members of the General Assembly regarding legislative matters historical issues or public policy; presenting material to legislative bodies; and publishing informational legal materials.
Successful candidates must have a strong background in legal research analysis and electronic database searching as well as excellent writing and presentation skills. Applicants should be resourceful highly self-motivated and able to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated interest in the practice of public sector law is highly desirable.
The position is full-time during the summer months with the possibility of continuing part-time during the fall and spring. The position requires in-office presence in Richmond and has the option for some telework days. The desired candidate will be Richmond-based during the summer and either a rising 2nd year or 3rd year law school student. The desired candidate will not work more than 40 hours during the week.
Special Instructions
To be considered please submit a resume cover letter and writing sample.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Eleni Georgiou
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Intellectual Property Law
- Securities Law
- Process Management
- Grant Writing
- CPT Coding
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Manufacturing
- Writing Skills
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