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Human Resources Intern

CompanyDistrict of Columbia Bar
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Human Resources Intern will assist with employee engagement efforts and coordinate department meetings and events. They will also research and develop plans for newly identified initiatives and provide input for current programs.
Internship Type
seasonal part time
Company Size
153
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
28 hours
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About The Company
Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence. It is the fastest-growing unified bar in the United States, with more than 118,000 members in all 50 states and in 85 countries and territories around the world. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar serves its members and the larger legal community, visit www.dcbar.org.
About the Role

The Human Resources Intern will gain exposure to a range of HR functions including benefits, employee engagement, compliance, talent and retention, and training and development.

 

The internship is expected to begin June 2026 and will run through August 2026. This is an hourly position working up to 28 hours per week.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Researches and develops plans for newly identified initiatives.
  • Provides input and recommendations for current programs.
  • Participates in cross departmental meetings as learning opportunities.  
  • Assists with employee engagement efforts.
  • Coordinates department meetings and events.
  • Assists with a variety of administrative matters.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in a relevant field of study. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.
  • Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience using Microsoft Office

 

*** Please submit resume and unofficial transcript. ***

 

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely.   The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion.

 

This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position.  Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. 

 

The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

 

The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org.  

 

As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information.  Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.


 

Key Skills
ResearchEmployee EngagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceTeamworkConfidentialityMicrosoft Office
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative