Intern- Legal

Spirit of America • Arlington, VA

14d • $20

About The Position

The legal intern supports legal and compliance activities within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role provides practical exposure to nonprofit compliance, contracts, legal research, documentation, and project-based tasks under appropriate supervision.

The legal intern will work closely with chief legal officer and associate counsel on real-world legal matters that directly support organizational operations and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a law student
• Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and legal AI tools

Nice To Haves

• Academic focus or demonstrated interest in international, humanitarian, trade, national security and/or nonprofit law
• Prior coursework or experience in the above areas of law
• Interest in public service or nonprofit operations

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research related to nonprofit law, federal regulations, and compliance
• Support the review, organization, and tracking of contracts, grants, export control reviews, and other legal documents
• Support risk reviews for partner vetting to carry out national security philanthropy activities around the world, including many conflict settings.
• Draft and edit internal legal memos, training tools, and summary briefs for leadership review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed