Intern (Summer 2026) - Washington, DC
About The Position
The Washington, DC office Willkie Farr & Gallagher is looking to hire Interns to be a part of our 2026 Summer Internship Program. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries. The Summer Intern will be placed in one of the administrative departments noted below based on interest and availability. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidential information at all times. Additionally, candidates will have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Candidates should be willing to work 35 hours weekly starting June 2026 through August 2026 for 10 weeks. Dates to be announced once finalized. Position require in-office attendance based on business needs. Internships may be available in the following departments: HR & Compliance Legal Recruiting & Professional Development
Requirements
- Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate degree or high school degree with a strong GPA
- Ability to work from June through August
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
Nice To Haves
- Previous office experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Support with several routine administrative tasks such as but not limited to:
- Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
- Schedule appointments for team meetings, trainings or Firm events
- Develop and maintain organized filing systems
- Create audits and enter data into computer files or database system
- Work on specific projects related to Compliance and Employment Policies.
- Assist the Legal Recruiting team with on-site events for upcoming Summer and Fall programs
- Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys, staff and manager
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
