Intern (Research & Information Services)

Location: New York
Schedule: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Intern

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. We are currently seeking an Intern in our Research & Information Services (“RIS”) Department reporting to the Director of RIS, Research Services Manager, and Senior Research Specialist. The RIS Intern will work a hybrid work schedule from the New York office and will be exposed to client work and research projects covering a range of topics that are salient in the litigation industry.  The intern will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, while also developing independent research and writing skills. 

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Analyze RIS usage metrics and prepare summary reports.
• Assist with updates to and preparation of training and outreach materials on RIS resources.
• Make suggestions for improvements to the RIS team’s intranet pages, including both structure and content.
• Conduct research related to pressing issues in various matters and develop work product based on that research.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the RIS department and attend department meetings.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned by the Director of RIS, Research Services Manager, and Senior Research Specialist.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• High School diploma required
• Current university enrollment required
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others
• Aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office, and firm management, and outside business partners
• Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values
• Commitment to professional growth and development

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