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Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Austin, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Jumpstart your legal career with LCRA’s legal team! We are seeking driven 2L and/or 3L students for our hands-on Summer, Fall, Spring clerkships. You’ll tackle real-world legal challenges and build practical skills, working directly alongside seasoned attorneys in a dynamic environment. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with staff on a variety of topics such as: AI-related topics, data privacy, and data centers to navigating energy, and environmental law, with possible exposure in litigation, transactional work, governance, and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to build a versatile background within the legal field. Apply your research skills to some of today’s most complex and fascinating legal challenges! Note: For full consideration, please ensure your application includes a writing sample appended as the second page of your cover letter. Clerkship timelines (subject to adjustment based on student’s academic schedules): Summer 2026: June - August Fall 2026: September - November Spring 2027: February - April

Requirements

Must be enrolled in law school and attending classes.
Second year law student.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interpreting statutes, court decisions, and legal opinions.
Proficient in conducting preliminary and advanced legal research.
Excellent interpersonal and legal writing skills.
Proficient in document management and strong research skills.
Proficient in critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail with accuracy.

Responsibilities

Embrace LCRA’s core guidelines, policies and procedures to help protect our regional resources.
Draft and prepare high-stakes legal documents, including briefs, memos, motions, and advisory opinions.
Synthesize complex evidence and case files into clear, actionable summaries and strategic insights.
Conduct rigorous cite-checking, proofreading, and precise legal research using industry standard and e-discovery platforms.
Balance competing priorities while maintaining peak productivity and seamless organization.
Uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality in all sensitive matters.