Intern - IT Risk

The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an IT Risk Intern to support the Information Technology Team. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.

The IT Risk Intern will be a member of the Risk Program team and will participate in various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in audit, risk, and compliance, with excellent communication skills for engaging with internal stakeholders and external partners. We are seeking a proactive self-starter who is eager to learn and grow within the field. Candidates should be willing to commit to 25 hours a week for a part-time year-round internship. Hours are 9:00am – 2:00pm ET.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors on risk management and compliance matters
• Assists in the completion of client audit questionnaires
• Assists with certification audits such as ISO 27001, 22301, 27701, 42001 and SOC 2
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve risk and compliance process in meetings and contribute to enhance program effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be in the process of completing an associates or undergraduate degree
• Academic or coursework focus on IT Security preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 9am - 2pm ET. 

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.

• Non-Exempt

The salary range for this role represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.