Job Description
Summary: Exciting HR summer internship opportunity with Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Under the general supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer and assigned HR team mentor, and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the HR Intern will perform a variety of HR functional and administrative duties for the Firm. The HR Intern will work collaboratively with our entire HR team working across our HR functions on a rotational basis. This includes specific short and long-term projects related to your field of study and firm priorities. HR activities will be assigned by the CHRO based on business needs and learning opportunities.
Internship Eligibility: The BT R.I.S.E. Internship Program is designed to introduce students in specified fields of study to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Candidate's skill, knowledge, aptitude, and education will be considered during the selection process.
To be eligible candidates must be:
- Enrolled in either a 2 or 4 year degree program at time of internship
- Entering their junior or senior year in fall of 2026 or final year of a 2 year program
- Be available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks
Key Responsibilities: - Support the HR department to deliver meaningful work that advances business initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR team members on focused projects, data input, data analysis, process documentation.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to develop an aptitude for field of study and business acumen.
- Observe confidentiality in all HR, Client and Firm matters.
- Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned/needed.
The HR intern must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college program.
- Pursuing a degree that aligns with a future career path in Human Resources.
- Organized with attention to detail when performing work functions.
- Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by email, phone, and virtually.
- Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Provide timely and accurate information in a professional manner.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice
Working Conditions: - Onsite work required in our Indianapolis office.
- Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
- Specific work hours for this position will be assigned; generally, core business hours. The requirements may vary occasionally, depending on the needs of the firm.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement: Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area,