Practice Support Intern (Year-Round) - Washington D.C.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Practice Support Intern
The Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Practice Support Intern to support the Administrative Services Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.
The Practice Support Intern will be based in Washington, D.C. office for administrative purposes, with day-to-day responsibilities focused on supporting the Washington, D.C. ARC group. We will work around school schedules for interns to be able to work on a part-time and year-round basis. The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be available to work at least three to four days per week during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments
Develop and maintain organized filing systems
Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys and staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
Previous office experience a plus
Ability to commit up to two to three in office, for a yearlong internship.
ADA Requirements
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
Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs
Employment Status
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
In-person
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Pay Range Statement
This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.
EEO Statement
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.
California Applicants
Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.
The Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Practice Support Intern to support the Administrative Services Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.
The Practice Support Intern will be based in Washington, D.C. office for administrative purposes, with day-to-day responsibilities focused on supporting the Washington, D.C. ARC group. We will work around school schedules for interns to be able to work on a part-time and year-round basis. The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be available to work at least three to four days per week during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments
Develop and maintain organized filing systems
Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys and staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
Previous office experience a plus
Ability to commit up to two to three in office, for a yearlong internship.
ADA Requirements
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
Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs
Employment Status
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
In-person
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Pay Range Statement
This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.
EEO Statement
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.
California Applicants
Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.