College Intern - Legal (Advanced Degree)

SRP • Tempe, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Student Intern will support the Water and Natural Resources section of SRP’s Legal Services Department. The role involves researching, analyzing, and communicating legal and policy issues related to SRP’s water and power business, including its care, operation, and maintenance of the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project and operation of its public power system. Relevant subject areas include water rights, land rights, and water delivery to SRP shareholders within its reservoir district and other users.

The intern will support attorneys through research and analysis, legal writing, and preparation of agreements related to SRP’s role as a provider of water and electric power in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The position is a 2027 summer internship. Interns work scheduled hours based on department needs, at least 15 and up to 40 hours per week. SRP offers a hybrid workplace, with eligible employees able to telework up to three days per week; employees must live and work in Arizona.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in the second year of full-time study at an ABA-accredited law school (current 2L), with one year of courses completed.
• Provide a one- to two-page writing sample.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Be familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, and Outlook.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Live and work in Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in researching legal and policy issues related to natural resources, environmental issues, power generation, corporate governance, land, and water rights.
• Interest in water, property, environmental, and administrative law, as well as corporate law and governance.
• Interest in developing skills in legal and policy research, critical thinking, and presenting solutions orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize team success and leverage expertise gained in law school and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and communicate legal and policy issues related to SRP’s water and power business.
• Support attorneys in the Legal Services Department through legal research and analysis.
• Perform legal writing and prepare various agreements.
• Develop and present solutions to legal and policy issues affecting SRP’s core business functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs; college interns are eligible for $1,000 per calendar year.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree