Summer Intern - Law Clerk

Union Pacific Railroad; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Mentoring & development

Networking events

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad's Law Department seeks Summer Law Clerks to gain hands-on experience alongside in-house attorneys in Omaha, Nebraska. The role covers transportation, IP, contracts, supply chain, regulatory affairs, and litigation, with mentoring and feedback throughout the internship.

Relocation assistance and housing are provided for qualified students living 75+ miles away. The program may transition to a year-round internship while school is in session, with a flexible academic

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school during the internship period.
• Successful completion of at least one year of law school prior to the internship start date.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with contractual drafting and review.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analysis.
• Support attorneys by interpreting and applying statutes and regulations.
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Support attorneys with hearing and trial preparation.
• Review work product, discovery materials and other documents to determine relevance to issues and strategies.
• Assist attorneys with transactional, regulatory, litigation, employment and other legal matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited law school

One year of law school completed

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Reference Number: 5151

Department: Law

Description

Gain valuable insight into the role of an in-house legal department at one of America's leading transportation companies. As a Union Pacific Summer Law Clerk, you'll gain firsthand experience working alongside experienced in-house attorneys on matters involving transportation, intellectual property, commercial contracts, supply chain, regulatory affairs, litigation, employment law, and more. Throughout the program, Law Clerks receive mentoring, guidance, and developmental feedback to better understand the role of an in-house legal department at one of America's leading transportation companies.

Union Pacific Railroad Company's Law Department is seeking up to two Summer Law Clerks assigned to the Law Department in Omaha, Nebraska. During the summer, Law Clerks are required to work in Omaha, NE, 40 hours per week. Union Pacific is sourcing candidates nationwide, and summer relocation assistance and housing are provided for qualified students living more than 75 miles from Omaha. In addition to supporting a variety of legal practice areas, Summer Law Clerks may participate in elements of Union Pacific's broader summer internship program, including networking, professional development, educational events, and other intern activities.

Following the summer program, the position has the potential to transition to a year‑round internship while the student remains enrolled in school. The academic‑year schedule is flexible and can be designed around the successful candidate's academic commitments, with an average of 15-20 hours per week. Positions are available only while students are in school and do not guarantee full‑time employment after the internship.

The estimated wage for this position is $31.00 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

• Support attorneys with contractual drafting and review
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analysis
• Support attorneys by interpreting and applying statutes and regulations
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
• Support attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
• Review work product, discovery materials and other documents to determine their relevance to legal issues and strategies
• Assist attorneys with transactional, regulatory, litigation, employment and other legal matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school during the internship period
• Successful completion of at least one year of law school prior to the internship start date
• Experience or coursework in Legal Research
• Completion of coursework in Legal Writing
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Available to work full‑time in Omaha, Nebraska during the summer internship program

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings or comparable written legal analyses through coursework, a legal clinic, research, a student organization, or employment
• Coursework or experience involving contract drafting, contract review, commercial transactions or transactional law
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes or regulations to legal issues
• Coursework or experience involving litigation, discovery, hearing preparation or trial preparation
• Experience reviewing documents or other information to determine relevance to a legal issue, investigation, dispute or legal strategy

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
• Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Work is performed in a standard office environment

What we offer

• Housing, transportation and relocation stipends for qualified candidates
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture
• A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home (as the job allows)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• On-site amenities at Union Pacific Center headquarters including a cafeteria with employee discount, fitness center free to employees and a federal credit union
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities