Summer Legal Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with both internal and external legal professionals, policy specialists, and researchers.

• Examine election and voting regulations along with the relationship between federal and state laws.

• Offer legal advice to the organization and its clients.

• Assist in litigation efforts aimed at safeguarding elections, voting rights, and democracy.

• Perform legal, policy, and factual research to support litigation, policy advocacy, and related initiatives.

• Prepare memoranda, court documents, and research materials.

• Work together with partner organizations and state and local authorities on litigation and policy issues.

• Analyze, research, and create public education resources, including policy reports, white papers, and press materials.

• Aid in the development and support of ongoing litigation alongside States United attorneys and co-counsel.

• Execute responsibilities in alignment with States United’s core values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

• Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.

• Exceptional initiative and project management skills, including effective prioritization and time management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online legal research.

• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated interest in voting rights, election law, and/or the rule of law.

• A commitment to the mission of States United and the advancement of free, fair, and secure elections.

• Capability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• A positive disposition; genuine concern for people and the community.

• A cover letter is required.

• Preferred: Familiarity with matters related to elections, voting, and state government.

🏝️ Benefits

• A stipend of $9,200 for a duration of 10 weeks.

• Option to work remotely within the United States.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• A professional reference-check process that does not reach out to the current employer without explicit permission.