College Intern - Legal (Advanced Degree)

Salt River Project (SRP); Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Access to recreation and fitness</name

Tuition assistance for undergrad and 2

Job summary

Salt River Project (SRP) seeks a Law Student Intern to support the Legal Services Department’s Water and Natural Resources section. The role focuses on research, analysis, and communicating issues affecting SRP’s water and power operations, including care and maintenance of SRP’s projects and public power system.

Eligible candidates are currently enrolled as a 2L at an ABA-accredited law school and will work 15–40 hours per week during the summer in Arizona, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Interest in researching legal and policy issues related to water providers.
• Experience or interest in water, property, environmental, and administrative law; corporate law and governance.
• 1–2 page writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in SRP's Legal Services Department with research and analysis.
• Draft legal writings and assist in preparing various agreements related to SRP's water and power operations.
• Support about issues related to water rights, land rights, and regulatory matters in SRP's reservoir district and service area.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical writing

Education

ABA-accredited law school coursework

2L enrollment

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Teams

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID : 20634

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

Summary

The Law Student Intern position will support the Water and Natural Resources section of the Legal Services Department. Duties include researching, analyzing, and communicating issues related to SRP's core water and power business, including its care, operation, and maintenance of the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project and operating its public power system. Issue areas related to SRP's core business include water rights, land rights, and water delivery to SRP's shareholders within its reservoir district and other users. The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

***THIS IS A 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP***

What You'll Do

The position will support attorneys in SRP's Legal Services Department, with an emphasis on research and analysis, legal writing and the preparation of various agreements related to SRP's role as a leading provider of water and electric power in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Candidates should have an interest in researching legal and policy issues related to subjects affecting water providers such as natural resources, environmental issues, power generation, corporate governance, land, and water rights.

Candidates should possess a willingness to work with others, leverage expertise acquired in law school and professionally and be personable with strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates should be familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, and Outlook.

Only students enrolled in their second year of full-time study at an ABA-accredited law school are eligible to apply for the Law Student Intern position.

Education

See details under Additional Requirements and Qualifications.

Experience

• Candidates should have an interest in developing skills related to researching legal and policy issues, critically thinking through solutions, and presenting such solutions in oral and written communications to support SRP's core business functions.
• Candidates should demonstrate interest in water, property, environmental, and administrative law, as well as an interest in corporate law and governance.
• Candidates should also demonstrate a strong desire to prioritize the success of the team over their personal goals, a willingness to work with others, leverage expertise learned in school and professionally and be personable with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates should be familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, and Outlook.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

What It Takes To Succeed

Candidates should provide a 1 to 2 page writing sample.

Education

One year of courses completed at an ABA-accredited law school plus current enrollment as a 2L.

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.