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College Intern-Law Clerk

Req Id: 765

Job Function: Legal

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas, US, 72209

This is a temporary position.

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible.Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future in a rapidly evolving energy sector. As a leader in the energy industry, we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives. A Law Clerk will support and gain experience working with our in-house Legal Division in several areas, including but not limited to regulatory, corporate, compliance and litigation. AECC is uniquely positioned as a public utility where interns experience both traditional business law combined with specialized regulated utility law. We’re looking for someone who can develop core research, analytical and writing skills that can be applied across the organization. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to take the skills you have acquired in law school and apply them in a professional setting to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and strive to push forward AECC’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research law by studying ordinances, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, and precedents

Prepares documents, drafts correspondences, summarizes records and findings, writes briefs and other legal pleadings or memoranda; and Resolves other ad-hoc projects and assignments as needed.

Detailed and accuracy oriented.

Exceptional analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Technologically adept and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Strong communication skills; oral and written.

Self-starter and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree at time of application.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Moot court or law review

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

**Nearest Major Market:** Little Rock