Legal Research Intern

NASTAD

Legal Research Intern at NASTAD conducting research supporting public health regarding HIV and hepatitis policy issues. Opportunity to develop legal research and policy analysis skills in a flexible work environment.

Posted 7/23/2026internshipRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research and policy analysis, particularly in public health law related to HIV and hepatitis. Proficient in synthesizing complex legal materials and developing resources to support health department initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Research Using WestlawPublic Health Law AnalysisStatutory And Regulatory ResearchStrong Writing And Communication SkillsJuris Doctorate Candidate

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPolicy AnalysisStatutory ResearchRegulatory ResearchReport DevelopmentData Privacy LawHIV Transmission LawAttention To DetailResource DevelopmentTool Development

Soft Skills

InitiativeIndependenceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

WestlawMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate CandidateLegal Research And Writing Course

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHIV PolicyHepatitis PolicyHealth Systems LawLegal Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Legal Research team with the implementation of key activities under NASTAD’s health systems legal and policy portfolio, including conducting public health legal research, synthesizing complex policy material, and supporting the development of deliverables to aid health department efforts to navigate federal, state, and local laws and policies.
Conduct statutory and regulatory research on topics related to HIV and hepatitis policy issues and legislation.
Assist in the development of resources, reports, tools/toolkits, and other materials based on legal research conducted.
Execute amendments to existing NASTAD statutory and regulatory research products to ensure accuracy of information.
Oversee updates to NASTAD’s 50-state jurisdictional analysis of HIV data privacy and HIV transmission laws.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Capability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Strong research, writing and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Familiarity and skill in legal research using Westlaw.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Bachelor’s degree or higher or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform the position’s duties.
Accomplished a minimum of one year of law school and currently in the process of receiving Juris Doctorate.
Completed at least one Legal Research and Writing course through Juris Doctorate program.
Preference of one previous intern or work experience in a legal office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely