Intern, Legal Research

NASTAD

Legal Research Intern assisting with public health legal research for a national HIV/AIDS organization. Engaging in synthesis of policies and development of deliverables to aid health departments.

Posted 7/24/2026internshipRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

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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 Legislation ResearchAttention to DetailResource DevelopmentTool/Toolkit Creation

Soft Skills

InitiativeIndependenceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWestlaw

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.
Conduct public health legal research, synthesize complex policy material, and support 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

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account NASTAD Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees NASTAD is a non-partisan non-profit association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis health care, prevention, education and supportive service programs funded by state and federal governments in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Islands. NASTAD also supports partner governments in Africa, the Central America region, and the Caribbean region. Intern, Legal Research 🔥 2 minutes ago 🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote 💵 $20 / hour 👨‍🎓 Internship ⚪️ Entry-level 🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Assist the Legal Research team with the implementation of key activities under NASTAD’s health systems legal and policy portfolio.
Conduct public health legal research, synthesize complex policy material, and support 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
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.
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