[Hiring] Office of the General Counsel Externship @NPR

Role Description

Legal externs are vital contributors to the work of the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”). The OGC is responsible for providing high-quality, cost-efficient, legal and related services to our NPR clients to achieve its mission of service to the public.

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Participate in client meetings, training, legislative and regulatory meetings.
• Observe legal proceedings and attend legal training sessions offered through the District of Columbia Bar Association or other local organizations.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

Qualifications

• Relevant background experience and strong academic credentials.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in media, technology and/or non-profit fields, by participating in relevant school activities, clinics and/or prior legal positions in applicable industries.
• Must be a current student in an accredited law degree program (1L, 2L, 3L or LLM).

Requirements

• This is a for credit, or stipend-eligible temporary externship.
• Course Credit: This externship is designed to be a learning experience for law students for which school credit must be obtained.
• School-sponsored Stipends: During the summer, this externship may alternately be compensated through a program in which the student receives a stipend from their school for non-profit work.

Benefits

• Remote-permitted role based out of Washington, D.C.
• Option to work remotely from a location within the United States that is supported by NPR.
• Combination of remote and on-site work based on availability and approval from NPR.