Summer Legal Intern

Job Title: Legal Intern – Summer 2027

Industry: Legal / Contracts

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Assignment Dates: Contract Internship

Pay: $18 - $20 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: 15–20 hours/week; hybrid schedule with 2 on-site days weekly (Wednesdays required)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a nationally recognized organization that supports members across the financial services and regulatory landscape. The Legal & Contracts department plays a key role in reviewing agreements, supporting compliance initiatives, and providing research assistance across various areas of the organization.

Job Description:

Addison Group is partnering with our client to bring on a detail-oriented Legal Intern for the Spring semester. The intern will support the in-house legal team through a combination of research, drafting, document review, and assistance with policy and intellectual property matters. This internship also acts as early consideration for a potential Summer Internship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support intellectual property workflows by preparing filings, organizing documentation, and reviewing licenses.
• Assist with contract review for a variety of low-dollar agreements, including NDAs, statements of work, and service agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for monthly publications and internal briefings.
• Draft and assist with policy documentation based on research of current laws, regulations, and organizational needs.
• Monitor state legislative activity and help prepare supporting materials such as charts, briefs, and issue summaries.
• Provide general administrative and document support, including editing, organizing files, and preparing presentations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L, 2L, or 3L).
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts, contract review, or related coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (required).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working collaboratively with internal teams.
• Experience with tools such as Ironclad or IP tracking systems is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree completed prior to beginning law school.

Additional Details:

• Candidates should confirm:
• The law school they are currently attending
• Any scheduling constraints related to classes
• Ability to work onsite twice per week (Wednesdays required)
• Team culture is described as collaborative, professional, adaptable, and highly dependable with deadlines.
• Estimated start date: Late March (flexible based on school schedule)
• One-round panel interview with the Legal Team
• Not likely to accrue overtime; at the discretion of the supervisor

Perks:

• Hands-on experience with a dynamic in-house legal department
• Exposure to IP, contracts, policy work, and regulatory research
• Professional development and mentorship from legal staff
• Convenient DC location near public transit
• Opportunity to be considered early for Summer internship openings

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.