Summer Intern

Greenberg Traurig

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Summer Intern provides essential research, administrative, and scheduling support to the litigation team. Key tasks include managing attorney workloads, coordinating meetings, and drafting professional correspondence.

Qualifications

You have a High School degree and 2 years of professional experience, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You are a self-starter with a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and excellent communication skills for client service.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Litigation Team as a Summer Intern in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis.

Position Summary

The Summer Intern will provide essential research, administrative, and scheduling support to a fast-paced and busy team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. Schedule hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

The Summer Intern will play a key role in supporting team members and clients through a variety of tasks, including:

  • Conducts in-depth research.

  • Manages attorney/director workloads by screening/reviewing emails, phone calls, and correspondence.

  • Coordinates and schedules internal/external meetings, prepare meeting materials, and draft agendas.

  • Handles time entry, travel arrangements, reimbursement processing, filing, and document production.

  • Serves as a key administrative contact for clients, business colleagues, and public officials.

  • Assists in managing client relationships and organizing client-focused events, meetings, and fundraisers.

  • Drafts memos, letters, and emails with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

  • Coordinates business development initiatives with the marketing department.

  • Maintains strict confidentiality on all matters.

  • Supports the team in researching various issues and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload.

  • Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Self-starter with a forward-thinking, action-oriented approach to problem-solving.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client service mindset and positive attitude.

  • Collaborative team player with flexibility to work overtime on a regular basis.

Education & Prior Experience

  • 2 years of professional experience preferred.

  • High School degree required.

Technology

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

The expected pay range for this position is:

$20 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. 

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,100 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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