Qualifications:
● A demonstrated interest in government and/or public policy through academic major, prior work experience, participation in volunteer programs, leadership positions in extra-curricular settings;
● Strong research and writing skills;
● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, independently and collaboratively;
● Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
● Track and analyze policy and legislation at the state and local level;
● Identify emerging issues and political trends consistent with client interests;
● Monitor government agency meetings and public hearings and prepare briefing notes;
● Conduct legal/policy research on a range of topics, including but not limited to: real estate; labor & employment; technology; health & human services; education; energy & environment; finance; privacy & data security; and transportation & infrastructure;
● Compile regulatory and industry news updates to keep clients informed;
● Advance progress on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
By partnering closely with our government affairs professionals, CPS interns gain valuable insight and hands-on experience to further their professional interests.
Company description:
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS) is a bipartisan government relations firm based in Washington, D.C., with offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Richmond, and Trenton. CPS serves clients at the federal, state, and local level, before the executive and legislative branches of government. CPS also has a strategic communications practice that focuses on reputation management, positioning, and visibility; crisis communications; and litigation communications. CPS works collaboratively with its parent company, Cozen O’Connor, an Am-Law 100 firm with more than 825 attorneys, in diverse practice areas, in 30 cities across two continents.
Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O’Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.
