Government Intern (Fall 2026)

Government Intern

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking an intern to join our team. Holland & Knight's Government Group operates a fall, spring, and summer internship program geared towards undergraduate students. Our internship program is structured around the academic semester/summer schedule. Generally, interns work a minimum of 18 hours and a maximum of 30 hours. This is a paid position. The program will be in person at our Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct substantive issue research.
• Attend congressional and executive branch agency hearings.
• Draft memorandums.
• Prepare presentations for client meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to our Washington, DC-based lobbying practice group.
• Participate in meetings with the firm's senior personnel to discuss their practices, backgrounds, and experiences.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills are an essential requirement.
• An applied understanding of executive and legislative branch processes will also be valuable to the intern experience.
• Experience or a previous internship in the government sector is also highly valued and preferred.

Education:

• Eligible candidates are current students in good standing. Summer candidates must plan to be enrolled in class for the following fall semester.

The base salary range for this position is $17.95/hr. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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