Corporate Law Clerk Summer Intern
Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499
Corporate Law Clerk Summer Intern
Salary Range - $31.75 -$36.63 hourly
Location - Columbus General Office - Columbus, NE
Employment Type: Temporary, Intern
Posting Date: 2/4/2025
Closing Date: Position closes February 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., with resume reviews beginning 2/11/25.
Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!
By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.
Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
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Position Summary
The successful candidate will work directly with, and under the guidance of, attorneys in the General Counsel’s Office, in a competent, confidential, ethical, timely, and cost-efficient manner conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, assisting with litigation, drafting legal communications, documents, and pleadings, and assisting with the formulation and implementation of District policy. This position will also provide exposure to the Nebraska legislative process while assisting with research and review of legislative bills.
This temporary position is available from approximately May 15, 2025, through August 15, 2025, and the work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with hybrid options available. At NPPD, we value continuing education, and there is potential for additional part-time work when school is in session.
Education, Training and Experience
Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and must be completed with at least their first year of studies by the start date of the position. The ideal candidate must have successfully completed legal writing and research and have strong research and writing skills.
Licenses and/or Certifications
None required
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Support attorneys by researching a variety of legal issues and writing legal memoranda
• Support attorneys by providing statutory and regulatory interpretation and application
• Draft pleadings for attorney review
• Support attorneys in hearing or trial preparation
• Review work product and discovery documents to determine relevance to legal strategies
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Starting Salary Range: $31.75 - $36.63 hourly
Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer