Intern
We’re hiring an Intern to join our team.
Who We Are
The vision of Simms Showers LLP is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help people and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients with excellence.
The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and enjoy working together.
The Role
We are currently seeking students who are interested in law to work as an in-office part time intern for our Church Non-Profit department, specifically Charitable Solicitation Reporting (CSR). This intern would work at least 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer (and other breaks from school), starting August 2026 (or as soon as available). This position would require at least a one-year commitment and those willing to work for longer durations will be prioritized. This role focuses on preparing and managing charitable solicitation registrations, renewals, and exemptions for nonprofit clients in multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with CSR paralegal and attorney, this position requires timely and accurate compliance filing and reporting with state charitable solicitation laws, and support of the firm’s commitment to providing high-quality regulatory services. This individual would also assist nonprofit organizations with a variety of legal services including incorporation, IRS tax exemption applications, and various nonprofit general legal matters.
Job Duties Include:
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State Filings & Compliance: Prepare, review, and submit charitable solicitation registrations,
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Jurisdictional Research: Research state charitable solicitation laws, filing procedures, agency requirements, and regulatory updates affecting client compliance.
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Tracking & Recordkeeping: Maintain compliance calendars, filing databases, deadline trackers, confirmations, renewal statuses, state requirements, and fee information across jurisdictions.
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Agency Liaison: Communicate with state charity regulators to resolve discrepancies, respond to information requests, and confirm registration approvals.
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Attorney Support: Assist attorneys with client reports, filing records, and related corporate or tax-exempt matters, including annual reports, registered agent changes, IRS Form 990 coordination, and nonprofit legal filings.
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Office Support: Answering and directing phone calls as needed. Mailing out various letters and filings, organizing client folders
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Church Non-Profit Paralegal or Attorneys.
Compensation
This is an hourly, part-time internship with a range of $16-20 an hour depending on experience and qualifications or school credit
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to learn
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Analytical mindset with a desire to make processes more efficient and/or automated
Apply & Learn More
To apply, email Kevin Connor at krconnor@simmsshowerlaw.com. For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.
