Compliance & Enforcement Intern (Summer 2025)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Compliance & Enforcement Intern (Summer 2025)

Location : 1825 I St., NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006

Department : Office of Compliance and Enforcement

Employment Status : Temporary / Full-time / Non-Exempt

OVERVIEW :

Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 131 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.

The mission of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) is to review compliance by grantees with the LSC Act, regulations, instructions, guidelines and grant assurances. OCE is also charged with responding promptly and effectively to inquiries and complaints pertaining to recipients filed by members of the public.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.

BASIC FUNCTION :

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to :

• Acquire a sound understanding of the importance of compliance oversight within the context of providing civil legal services pursuant to LSC funding;
• Build an academic and professional portfolio of work and writing samples; and
• Learn and implement effective professional attitudes and behaviors.

The intern may work up to 37.5 hours per week . The internship will run from mid-May to August 2025.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The intern’s principal duties and responsibilities include :

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

General :

LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate, graduate, and law students. The ideal applicant will be dependable, self-motivated, professional, hard-working, disciplined, and demonstrate integrity. They will have excellent research and analytical skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be highly attentive to details, have good organizational skills, and be able to work both independently and on a team. They also will exercise good judgment and be an effective problem-solver, intellectually curious, and committed to LSC’s mission to promote equal access to justice.

Technical / Specialized :

A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel and Word. Preference will be given to those with previous experience related to data organizing, mapping and analysis. Survey and process mapping abilities, as well as experience with Adobe, preferred but not required.

HOURLY RATE :

This position is paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the following rate schedule :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Please apply directly on our website at : www.tinyurl.com / applytoLSC. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.

Note : If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.

OUR COMMITMENT :

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together, we are building a community grounded in openness and trust—one that provides opportunities for all team members to grow, thrive, and contribute toward advancing LSC's mission.

LSC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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