United States onlyWho We Are:
All Voting is Local (All Voting) launched in 2018 with a vision to build a democracy that works for us all. We fight to dismantle barriers to the ballot well before the next election, so that every voter can cast a ballot that counts. For more information about All Voting, please visit www.allvotingislocal.org.
About the Role:
The Legal Intern will work on various projects to support the work of All Voting is Local in collaboration with members of our National Leadership Team (NLT). These projects will be meaningful and help to drive our mission forward. This is a great opportunity for exposure to election administration laws and voting rights. The internship will be 10 hours per week and run 9/3/2024 - 12/20/2024 with working hours being flexible between the hours of 9am and 5:30pm local time Monday through Friday. This is a remote opportunity and candidates must be located within the United States. Interns located in the Washington D.C. area may be asked to go to the All Voting Is Local office on occasion.
What You Will Do:
- The primary responsibility will be to support the work of the National Leadership Team to identify, research and provide relevant memos, guidance or tracking related to election administration laws, regulations and proposed legislation and policies.
- Track and advise leadership team on election law and voting rights litigation in state and federal court.
- Support the leadership team in tracking and management of multi-state election administration issues and trends.
- Draft, review and edit public and internal documents for clarity and legal accuracy.
- Bachelor degree
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
- Exercises a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, professionalism, integrity, diplomacy, and ethics.
- Strong technology skills with an aptitude to learn quickly to ramp up on new platforms or technology: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides; project management platform (e.g. Asana).
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an intern
- Knowledge of federal and state election administration law
- Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.
Compensation:
Stipend of $3,920.00
We are open to students who are interested in receiving credit for the internship.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
All Voting is Local and All Voting is Local Action values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
