Intern

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our team as an Intern located in our Chicago office.

This role will be based in our Chicago office. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Office Operations Manager.

Position Summary:

The Intern is responsible for performing general office tasks including internal mail delivery, arranging for UPS and messenger services, processing incoming and outgoing mail, faxing, handling large print, scan and/or copy jobs and other general administrative duties as assigned. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes incoming and outgoing mail
• Handles all internal mail delivery and pick up
• Arranges for UPS and messenger services
• Handles large print, scans and/or copy jobs, faxing, stocks paper at printer stations, orders and stocks office supplies, assists with office moves and conference room set-up
• Performs other general administrative duties as assigned
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced environment to achieve business goals and objectives
• Candidate must be a self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision as well as take a proactive approach in being team oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, carrying, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, balancing, stooping, overhead reaching, handling of heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), walking and standing for long periods of time.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Previous legislative experience preferred

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality.

Physical Requirements:

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve work assignments.
• This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and use office equipment.
• Requires physical mobility, including the ability to move frequently as needed for mail and supplies delivery or other similar tasks, ability to bend, lift, push, pull required; ability of handling heavy objects (40 lbs or less) and overhead reaching, as well as walk and stand for long periods of time.

The expected pay range for this position is: $20.00 per hour Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. ​