Legal Operations Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission • District of Columbia - Hybrid, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Operations Intern will support the Office of the General Counsel, which provides in-house legal support to the organization in areas including contracts, data privacy, governance, and risk mitigation. The Legal Operations Intern will contribute to the optimization of the Office of the General Counsel through developing better internal systems, tools, and processes.

Requirements

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of their internship.
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Ability to commit to a schedule consistent with the required time commitment listed above (20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours).
• Interest and experience in law, including a pre-law undergraduate course of study.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith
• Humble and resilient
• Pursues excellence
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
• Strong service ethic
• Innovative problem solver
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
• Tenacious in achieving goals
• Professional

Nice To Haves

• Experience with human-centered design preferred.
• Experience with project and/or process management and enhancement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with legal research
• Project and process coordination
• Data analysis and management
• Implementation support for data privacy practices
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support

Benefits

• Monthly stipend to help defray expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree