Intern, Legal

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) seeks one full-time Legal Intern to provide legal and policy support for the
regulation of tobacco and nicotine products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state, local, and Tribal authorities.
In
this role, you will support litigation, legislative, and regulatory activities, including legal research and policy analysis related to FDA regulation and the defense of state and local tobacco control laws.
You are likely to see the issues you work on at CTFK reported on in major news outlets across the country, and you will
play a key role in these efforts by working on substantive assignments as if you are a full-time staff attorney.
We see our interns as a full member of the team and include them in daily communications and weekly meetings related to CTFK’s advocacy efforts.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. and works with attorneys and a paralegal on the Legal and Regulatory Affairs team.
CTFK is working under a hybrid work model and requires full COVID-19 vaccination for all staff and interns.
Alternatively, CTFK will work with interns interested in gaining academic credit for their summer experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a law school in the United States.
• Ability to work in the United States.
• Excellent analytical skills and legal writing and research ability.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to be flexible and modify priorities as needed.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with only general supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees