The Washington office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking to hire a Human Resources Intern to be a part of our 2025 Summer Internship Program based in the Washington Office. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers  located in 15 offices in six countries. 

The Human Resources Intern will be placed in the Human Resources and Benefits department closely supporting Allison Gouker, Director of Compliance and Staff Development. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidential information at all times. Additionally, candidates will have strong communication, proactive, attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

This a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Candidates should be willing to work regularly starting June 2025 through August 2025 for a 10 week internship program.

• Support with several routine administrative tasks such as but not limited to:
  • Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
  • Schedule appointments for team meetings, trainings or Firm events
  • Develop and maintain organized filing systems
  • Create audits and enter data into computer files or database system
• Work on specific projects related to Compliance and Employment Policies.
• Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys, staff and manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate degree or high school degree with a strong GPA
• Preferred concentration and/or interest in Human Resources, Compliance or Learning & Development
• 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 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 [to moderate] objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects [up to 15/20/25 lbs OR in excess of 25/30 lbs]

• Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• In-office or Hybrid (Monday through Friday)

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.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, 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 or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

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.