Legal Intern

Opportunity Finance Network • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is seeking law student applicants for its summer intern program. The Legal Intern will assist the EVP-General Counsel by conducting legal research, reviewing documents, and writing memoranda on topics including non-profit law, federal regulations, and court decisions. Successful applicants will have an educational focus in their assignments and will gain knowledge of non-profits and community development financial institutions, along with a writing sample. The internship will last 6-8 weeks during the summer term (between May 25th and August 14th). This is a part-time position with an expectation of 25-35 hours weekly. OFN will consider 4-week internships for students splitting time with another summer internship. OFN is the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network for CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 470 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. For over 30 years, OFN has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn’t reach. People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds and value passion for the mission, courage, intelligence, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in law school
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Unwavering attention to detail and ownership of work.
• Must possess a passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN’s mission.
• Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams.
• Possess a work style that emphasizes the value of collaboration, communication, service, transparency, teamwork, and accountability.
• Possess high initiative and self-starting capabilities; the demonstrated ability to identify and seize opportunities for impact in sometimes difficult, uncertain contexts.
• Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Superior customer service and relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills required to independently manage multiple tasks and prioritize work on diverse assignments with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting in an effective and efficient manner.
• An ability to work well with different constituents is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management systems, case management software, and legal research platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on non-profit law, federal regulations, and court decisions.
• Summarize and analyze non-profit law (formation, governance), federal regulations (agency rules), and court decisions (case analysis) and provide timely updates to the team.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the organization of meetings, events, and legal briefings.

Benefits

• This paid internship will be approximately 25-35 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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