Legal, Summer Intern
McLean, MD - USA
Job Summary
Orbis is looking for a Legal Intern to support its legal contracts and compliance functions this summer. Youll work directly with Orbis staff on real contract language regulatory research and compliance questions that arise inside a national security and intelligence technology company.
This role is designed for an undergraduate student with an interest in law government contracting or national security or a 1L or 2L.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Legal research contract review assistance and compliance-related inquiries
- Administrative tasks such as contract filing and organization
- Assist with drafting organizing and tracking legal and business documents including agreements policies and process documentation
- Support contract lifecycle activities tracking action items flagging key dates and obligations and maintaining organized records
- Compile research findings and assist in preparing summaries briefings and internal reports for leadership
- Assist with general operational and administrative support across team initiatives as needed
Required Skills/Abilities
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with demonstrated interest in pursuing a legal career
- Strong research analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize information and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Must be able to work 20 to 24 hours per week during the internship period
Desired Skills/Abilities
- Pursuing a degree in Political Science International Relations Business Pre-Law Intelligence Studies Intelligence Criminal Justice or a related field
- Coursework or academic projects in law policy contracts compliance or regulatory analysis
- Interest in national security government contracting or intelligence-sector legal environments
- Prior internship research or academic experience involving writing analysis or document management
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary Work: Primarily performs work in a seated position for extended periods of time; occasionally required to stand walk or move about the work area
- Fine Motor Skills: Regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other standard office equipment
- Vision: Ability to read and view a computer screen for extended periods; close vision and the ability to adjust focus required
- Hearing & Speech: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person via telephone and through video conferencing platforms; ability to hear and understand spoken information in a professional setting
- Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (e.g. files documents office supplies)
- Concentration: Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail in a professional office or remote work environment
Orbis Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Orbis Operations is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those from underrepresented groups.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Orbis Operations will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation please contact us at
Required Experience:
Intern