Legal Operations Intern - Spring 2027

International Justice Mission•Columbia, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Legal Operations Intern to join the 2027 Spring Internship class. The intern will support the Office of the General Counsel, which provides in-house legal support for contracts, data privacy, governance, and risk mitigation. The role focuses on optimizing the Office of the General Counsel by developing better internal systems, tools, and processes. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area. It reports to the Paralegal, Global Legal. The position requires 20-40 hours per week, primarily during the hours of 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST. Interns receive a monthly stipend to help defray expenses, which is not an hourly wage.

Requirements

Completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of the 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 (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