Legal Intern
Barefoot Student · Tysons Corner, VA · 4 days ago
Internship
Role Description
The Legal Intern position is a full-time, temporary internship running from August 10, 2026, through November 30, 2026. The position will be on-site at the firm’s Tysons, Virginia office during August and September. The internship will transition to a fully remote arrangement for October and November.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research
- Aiding in the preparation of legal documents
- Organizing case files and client records
- Drafting memoranda
- Aiding with contracts and other transactional documents
- Reviewing legal issues involving corporate law, real estate, immigration, estate planning, and other practice areas
- Summarizing research findings for supervising attorneys
- Assisting with client communications under attorney supervision
- Attending meetings or proceedings when appropriate
- Providing general administrative support to help maintain an efficient workflow across the firm
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in law and the ability to analyze complex legal issues involving corporate law, real estate, immigration, and related practice areas
- Experience or demonstrated ability in legal document preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients
- Interest or experience in legal consulting, including providing research-based insights and supporting strategic legal solutions
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited law school; good academic standing is preferred
- Strong legal research, critical-thinking, organizational, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with legal research platforms, Microsoft Office, or comparable software
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in both on-site and remote professional environments
- Professional conduct, integrity, sound judgment, and respect for confidentiality when handling client and firm information
- Ability to work on-site in Tysons, Virginia during August and September and remotely during October and November