Organization: Organization
Department: Department
Title: Legal Intern
Experience: Internship
Salary Range: per hour
Location: Albany or New York City, New York
NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, is seeking a Legal Intern to join their team. This paid internship offers the opportunity to work on a variety of legal issues related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in conducting research, reviewing documents, and preparing legal documents. They will also have the opportunity to work on projects related to nuclear waste and environmental issues. This internship is ideal for a current law student looking to gain hands-on experience in the legal field while also contributing to the fight against global climate change.
NYSERDA is a driving force in New York's clean energy economy, working with stakeholders across various sectors to develop and invest in clean energy solutions. As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to be a part of this important work and contribute to the development of a more sustainable future for New York State.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and writing on various legal issues related to energy, climate change, and environmental regulations
- Review documents and assist with research on nuclear waste and environmental issues
- Assist attorneys in reviewing and preparing legal documents
- Respond to Freedom of Information Law requests and other information requests
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Counsel's Office
Qualifications:
- Current full-time student at an accredited law school
- Ability to work in-person at NYSERDA's Albany or New York City location
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis Advance, and other legal research resources
- Strong research skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrated respect and equity for a diverse workforce and community
Location and Hours:
This internship will be located in either Albany or New York City, but interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. The intern will follow NYSERDA's telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. During the semester, interns will work up to hours per week, and up to hours per week between semesters when not attending classes.
Compensation:
The pay rate for interns is $18 to $20 per hour, based on current class year. This internship will begin in either the Spring or Summer semester of 2025.
Application Process:
To apply for this internship, please submit a cover letter and resume through the NYSERDA Careers page online. Please note that applications submitted only through a school's recruiting portal will not be considered. During the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (AI) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.
Join the Fight Against Climate Change with NYSERDA's Legal Internship
- Gain hands-on experience in the legal field while contributing to the fight against global climate change
- Work on a variety of legal issues related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change
- Assist attorneys with research, document review, and legal document preparation
- Opportunity to work on projects related to nuclear waste and environmental issues
- Paid internship with a competitive hourly rate
- Ideal for current law students looking to make a difference in the clean energy industry
- Located in either Albany or New York City, with a combination of in-office and remote work
- Must be located in New York State or an adjacent state while working
- Follow NYSERDA's telework policy
- Up to hours per week during the semester, and up to hours per week between semesters
- Submit cover letter and resume through NYSERDA Careers page online
- Applications submitted only through school's recruiting portal will not be considered
- No impact on application if prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (AI) scoring during application process
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of NYSERDA's important work in creating a more sustainable future for New York State. Apply now for the Legal Internship and join the fight against climate change.
