Legal Intern (Spring 2027)

Job Title: Legal Intern (Spring 2027)

Industry: Legal Services / Professional Association

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract Internship (Spring 2027)

Pay: $20.00/hour

Work Schedule: 15–20 hours per week | January 12, 2027 – April 21, 2027 | Hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week (Wednesdays required)

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

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established national membership organization representing professionals within a highly regulated industry. Their in-house legal department partners across the organization to provide guidance on contracts, intellectual property, compliance, policy development, and regulatory matters. This internship offers meaningful exposure to a variety of corporate legal functions while working alongside an experienced and collaborative legal team.

Job Description:

We are seeking three Legal Interns for the Spring 2027 semester to support an in-house legal department with a wide range of legal and administrative projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in contract review, legal research, intellectual property, policy development, and legislative tracking. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented law students who are eager to strengthen their legal research and writing skills in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with trademark, copyright, and intellectual property documentation, filings, and record management.
• Review routine legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
• Conduct legal research related to federal and state laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments.
• Draft research summaries, policy documents, memoranda, and other legal materials.
• Support legislative and regulatory monitoring efforts by tracking proposed state actions and preparing briefing materials.
• Maintain legal records, organize documentation, edit legal correspondence, and assist with presentations and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at an accredited law school in their 2L year
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous legal internship, law clerk, or summer associate experience.
• Exposure to contracts, corporate law, intellectual property, or transactional legal work.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management software (e.g., Ironclad) is a plus.
• Familiarity with intellectual property management platforms (e.g., Alt Legal or Corsearch) is preferred.

Additional Details:

• Internship is paid; academic credit is not available.
• Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC area and able to work on-site two days per week, including Wednesdays.

Perks:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience within an in-house legal department.
• Work directly with experienced legal professionals on meaningful projects.
• Exposure to intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and policy development.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Convenient hybrid location near public transportation.

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.