Legal Intern

Opportunity Finance Network•Washington, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is seeking a law student for its summer intern program. The Legal Intern will assist the EVP-General Counsel with legal research, document review, and memorandum writing on topics such as non-profit law, federal regulations, and court decisions. This internship aims to provide an educational experience, increasing knowledge of non-profits and community development financial institutions, and resulting in a usable writing sample. The internship is 6-8 weeks long, between May 25th and August 14th, and is part-time, requiring 25-35 hours per week. OFN will accommodate 4-week internships for students splitting their summer. OFN is a leading investment intermediary and network for CDFIs serving diverse communities across the United States, managing a large membership network and acting as a trusted investment partner. The organization values passion for its mission, courage, a desire for knowledge, and collaborative teamwork.

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 fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in pursuit of OFN’s work to provide capital to low-income communities across the country.
A collaborative team player who possesses the ability to work across all levels of the organization both internally and externally, with appropriate humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work.
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.