Government Affairs Legal Intern (2026-2027 grads)

JOB SUMMARY

Progress Residential is hiring a summer Legal Intern. The Internship will provide a unique experience and invaluable look into our growing portfolio of single-family properties across the US and how we operate and manage these assets. The internship will accelerate your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to understand the Single-Family Real Estate business as you develop your career. Program participants will receive real-world training and participate in networking and learning opportunities in an office environment.

The summer internship will generally begin in a June 2026 and end in August 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in preparing legal documents.

Support the legal team in litigation preparation, including gathering documents and preparing case files.

Provide assistance in compliance and regulatory matters affecting property management operations.

Participate in legal meetings and provide and Conduct legal research and analysis on matters related to property management, real estate, and landlord-tenant law.

Administrative support as needed.

Help maintain the legal department’s database and filing system.

Engage in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the legal team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an accredited Law School

The internship is designed for results-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates with a strong academic background, preferably in business or real estate.

Applicants should be self-motivated, creative, disciplined and exhibit a demonstrated interest in real estate law or property management.

Experience with MS Office suite and knowledge of Salesforce or related systems.  

Strong presentation skills

Ability to network and develop strong relationships

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively