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Legal Intern

Opportunity Finance NetworkWashington, DC
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.

Benefits

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Intern

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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