Intern - Application Developer (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Software Developer Intern to join our 2026 Summer Internship program to support the Information Technology department. Willkie is an elite international law firm with approximately 1,300 lawyers across 16 offices in six countries. The Software Developer Intern is responsible for learning to develop applications and coding software applications to adhere to designs supporting business requirements for external customers. The Software Developer Intern will learn to standardize the quality assurance procedure for software produced. The person in this position will test and develop fixes and scripts. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on IT experience in a law firm environment. This is a three-month opportunity, and candidates should be willing to work 35 hours per week during the summer and up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, with the possibility to extending into the academic year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Familiarity with the .NET web technology stack, including .NET, .NET Core, C#, SQL, Angular, and TypeScript
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
- Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
- Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
- Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
- Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
Nice To Haves
- AS/BS preferred in Computer Science or related field
- Some experience developing applications or coding software is a plus
- Exposure to cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, is helpful but not required
- Experience or interest in using AI tools (such as Cursor) to assist in software development is a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other Software Developers as needed to define and develop requirements derived from discussions with client
- Assist with developing applications and code software applications to adhere to designs that support business requirements for external customers
- Assist with writing requirement specifications and design documents for a variety of development tasks including feature development, database design and system integrations
- Document processes for specifications to ensure quality
- Evaluate system specifications against client requirements
- Participate in implementing new software features and maintain existing features
- Assist in developing user guide/manuals as necessary
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring client and staff satisfaction through proactive communication
- Willing to take direction and bring new and innovative ideas to the team
- Self-motivated, resourceful, independent and eager to learn new technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
