Business Development & Marketing Intern

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Honigman is a premier business law firm, providing legal services to Fortune 500 companies, leading private companies, high net worth individuals, institutions, and organizations. Honigman has been consistently recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work and a Top Workplace. We offer exceptional career opportunities to lawyers, aspiring graduates and business support professionals in an environment that is challenging, rewarding and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. We look for people who are self-motivated, dedicated to providing value and superior services and, above all, have a high degree of integrity, professionalism and enthusiasm for their work.

JOB SUMMARY:

As part of our 2026 Summer Internship Program, we are currently looking for a Business Development & Marketing Intern to join our team. This is an onsite internship working 35 hours per week in our Chicago office with an hourly rate of pay of $20, transportation allowance, and three paid holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 3 for Independence Day).

The Business Development & Marketing Intern will work with the Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer and senior members of the department to provide general administrative support for marketing, communications and client development needs along with the opportunity to work on discreet projects while receiving training and education on legal marketing and the legal industry.

A significant portion of the work will be participating in real time client development and marketing initiatives including but not limited to client pitches and presentations, marketing collateral, and press releases and communications (e.g., LinkedIn posts, press releases, website writeups). Day-to-day tasks will include supporting the department with general business administrative tasks including data analytics, reports, mailing and distribution lists to help advance the firm’s infrastructure. Additional opportunities may be available to work on projects for interns interested in digital marketing and graphic design.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time college/university enrollment, working toward Bachelor’s degree (or other advanced degree) in a related Business discipline with plans to return to school for at least another term/semester/quarter following the internship.
• Overall minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to work in Chicago, IL from approximately mid-May 2026 through end of July 2026 without relocation or housing assistance.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

CANDIDATES MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain a strong client service orientation and interact with others in a positive manner.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.; basic math, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivation, working independently, understanding written and verbal instructions; highly organized.
• Accepting responsibility for producing work that is complete, timely, effective and accurate.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate level of discretion.
• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across business segments and with personnel at all levels.
   

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Pay: $20 an hour

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will enjoy an exceptional learning opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman’s  benefits below:

• Transportation allowance
• Three paid holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 3 for Independence Day)
• 35 hour workweek
• In-office position

Honigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.