Government Services Legislative Intern

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a minimum of two (2) individuals to serve as Legislative Interns for its downtown Indianapolis office location. The interns will assist the partners and lobbyists in the firm’s Government Services Practice with activities related to the first legislative session of the 54th Indiana General Assembly. This competitively paid internship will begin January 4, 2027 and conclude on April 30, 2027. The internship will be a full-time (40 hours per week), on-site experience with regular participation in legislative activities at the Indiana State House and routine communication with firm clients at the direction of the intern’s supervisory attorney(s).

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher- level degree.
• Possess strong communication and public-speaking skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse internal and external clientele or audience.
• Knowledge and understanding of state governmental processes.
• Be self-directed, proactive, and confident individual.
• Possess excellent time management, planning, organizational, team and interpersonal skills to respond to client requests on a regular and consistent basis.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, including evening hours as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the Indiana General Assembly will be preferred.
• Previous government or political background or government intern experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting client communications, researching legislation and current statutes, and helping with client legislative events.
• Create and prepare client reports using customized legislative software (training will be provided) on legislation, amendments to legislation, and legislative hearings, the Indiana State Budget process, conference committees and other legislative matters.
• Assist in the preparation of a weekly legislative newsletter for clients and the creation of customized presentations for industry sectors and clients as directed by the intern’s supervising attorney.
• Write legislative update reports, talking points, various communications, and alerts often under short deadlines/time constraints due to the pace of the legislative session.
• Monitor and track the progression of bills – including, but not limited to, in person attendance of committee hearings and events at the Indiana State Capitol.
• Assist clients in preparing for and participating in Day at the State House events and other legislative event activities.
• Assist with research and writing of legislative proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern