Legal Intern

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

3d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our litigation team and gain practical experience on regulations, laws, litigation, and risk management from an in-house perspective. The internship is for Summer 2026 but has the potential to expand to the 2026-27 academic year, depending on workload and performance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight to the legal field by working alongside Idaho Power's in-house attorneys in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The intern will be exposed to a variety of projects in multiple areas of law and will work on matters often handled by legal professionals and junior attorneys. What does a Legal Intern do for us? With supervision from licensed attorneys and in collaboration with the litigation team, the intern will perform the following duties:

Requirements

Excellent research, analytical, and legal writing skills with a high level of attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for varied audiences
Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools
Work independently with instruction and limited guidance
Collaborate with team members and other business units to resolve legal issues
Adapt to shifts in priorities
Take accountability for decisions and actions
Engage in productive and constructive conversations on challenging legal issues
Be flexible with work hours when necessary to accomplish tasks
Currently enrolled in an accredited law school program, pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Nice To Haves

Strong academic performance with a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

Responsibilities

Participate in factual investigations, including witness and internal subject matter expert interviews, to gather information and evidence to defend the company against a variety of potential claims.
Analyze complex legal issues and provide detailed recommendations to the team.
Conduct and concisely summarize legal research on topics involving regulatory compliance, wildfire, contractual obligations, employment law, and other areas pertinent to Idaho Power’s operations.
Support the team in managing litigation and pre-litigation matters, including document review, drafting correspondence, and working with outside counsel.
Participate in compliance initiatives and risk mitigation by assisting with legal risk assessments, process documents, and policy development.
Review company policies/procedures to ensure alignment with evolving legal and regulatory standards.
Monitor and analyze new legal and regulatory developments.
Participate in department meetings and trainings given by legal staff.
Perform other tasks at the direction of the General Counsel, attorneys, or legal professionals.