We’re looking for a motivated Summer Marketing & Administrative Intern who wants real-world experience inside a fast-moving professional services firm, and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully from day one. The position will be based out of our Portland office, and the successful candidate will have access to a desk and laptop.
What You’ll DoThis role blends marketing, operations, and administrative support. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with newsletter creation and content development
- Supporting website updates, blog publishing and social media (particularly LinkedIn)
- Drafting and editing marketing materials and client and prospective client communications
- Conducting market and industry research
- Helping manage CRM and contact databases
- Assisting with new client acquisition and onboarding
- Office administration activities as directed by the team
- Providing general administrative and organizational support to attorneys
You won’t just observe, you’ll help build systems and projects that clients actually see.
What We’re Looking For
Current graduate student (Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred)
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Comfortable learning new software and tools quickly
- Professional, reliable, and proactive
- Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or business strategy is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in legal marketing and business operations
- Exposure to startups, founders, and business strategy
- Portfolio-worthy writing and marketing projects
- Mentorship and direct collaboration with our leadership team
- A clearer understanding of how professional services firms actually run
- The opportunity to distinguish yourself and make a legitimate impact on an agile and established law firm in Portland, Or.
You’ll have an opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to the real world and receive tangible results and real time feedback and mentorship. All while building out your resume!
Details
- Duration: Summer 2026 (flexible start/end dates)
- Schedule: 15–40 hours/week depending on availability
- Location: NWCLPortland Headquarters
- Compensation: Paid internship (hourly rate commensurate with experience)
How to Apply
- Apply directly on our Careers Page (update site and add a link)
- Send the following to info@nwcorporatelaw.com with the subject line Summer Internship - Your Name:
- Resume
- Short cover letter (tell us why this role interests you)
- Optional: writing sample, portfolio, or relevant project work
