Strategies Intern

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

Troutman Pepper Strategies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the firm's federal lobbying team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legislative process, policy analysis, and advocacy strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in government affairs and public policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing federal legislation and regulatory developments.

• Conduct research on policy issues relevant to our clients and prepare briefing materials.

• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and other communication materials.

• Attend congressional hearings, briefings, and other relevant events to gather information and insights.

• Assist in maintaining and updating client databases and contact lists.

• Provide administrative support to the lobbying team as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts.

• Good communicator; strong writing, research, and editing skills; experience in word processing and spreadsheets.

• Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; self-starter; attentive to detail; a sense of teamwork; ability to handle multiple tasks.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.