Intern - Legal

BHE • Omaha, NE

21d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary, nonexempt internship is intended for college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree who plan to obtain a law degree after completing their undergraduate education. The intern will gain exposure to legal and compliance projects and industry practice while applying knowledge and skills learned in college. The position is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and interns are expected to work on-site in the Omaha office.

Under the direction of senior legal staff, the intern drafts, interprets, and analyzes legal documents related to the operation of a major interstate pipeline system. Work may involve property acquisitions, construction contracts, compliance reports, audits, and safety reporting. The intern also conducts legal research, monitors legislative and regulatory activity, reviews regulatory and judicial orders and related changes and policies, and supports an assigned client group. The role includes maintaining confidential company information, completing work accurately and on time, and taking responsibility for professional development and training.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and have an interest in a legal career.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Strong reasoning and analytical abilities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI tools and responsible AI principles, information governance, data privacy, and confidentiality obligations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently conduct research in unfamiliar areas of law and business.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Support company policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for candidates in the top 20% of their class.

Responsibilities

• Draft, interpret, and analyze legal documents, including documents related to property acquisitions, construction contracts, compliance reports, audits, and safety reporting.
• Review legislative and regulatory activity and conduct legal research as directed.
• Support an assigned client group by reviewing regulatory and judicial orders, legislative changes, and regulatory rules and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Develop legal and industry knowledge and abilities through professional development and training.
• Complete responsibilities within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
• Attend work regularly and support company policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Communicate with internal company personnel as directed or assigned, including field operations, customer service/business development management and teams, and pipeline safety.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern