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Political Law Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 19 - 22
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Location: Washington DC
Schedule:20-25 hours a week; between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States Europe Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Political Law Intern to support our Public Law & Policy practice for Fall 2026 reporting directly assigned attorney(s) advisor(s) and practice management.
This position will reside in the Washington DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The Political Law Intern will be responsible for supporting the needs of our Political Law practice as well as get the opportunity for exposure to clients with varied legal questionscampaign finance pay to play lobbying registration and reporting gift and ethics rules and a wide variety of other interests.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Conduct basic research and package findings.
- Assist with client requests for registration and reporting thresholds and gift rules.
- Draft memoranda as requested.
- Work on discrete projects as requested by senior attorneys.
- Attend meetings and calls with clients.
- Other support functions as required.
Qualifications (Experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities):
- High School Diploma or equivalent two years of college preferred.
- Basic knowledge of the legislative process a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative.
- Ability to work independently multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints.
- Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers and superiors.
- Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility integrity and loyalty.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client firm and office information and adhering to the Firms Core Values.
- Able to work overtime.
The hourly rate range for this position in Washington DC is $19.50 to $22.50.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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