Summer Associate (Legal Intern)

ODEC Career•Glen Allen, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) provides reliable, cost-effective, environmentally balanced, wholesale electric services to our 11-member distribution cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Our core business is generating, purchasing and delivering electricity to our members. ODEC is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that operates for the benefit of our members, who are our owners. Our home office is located in Glen Allen, Virginia. First year law student to perform duties commensurate with legal experience and education under close supervision of the ODEC legal team. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and exposure to legal issues in the energy industry and the electric cooperative environment. This summer associate opportunity is performed in ODEC’s Glen Allen, Virginia home office.

Requirements

Successfully completed one year of an accredited law school in Spring 2026
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and legal software such as Westlaw
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels
Ability to effectively research and analyze legal issues
Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Electric utility and cooperative knowledge and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review hard-copy documents in support of ODEC’s Information Governance initiative.
Perform legal research on contract, regulatory, and governance issues relevant to ODEC.
Attend team, project, and/or department meetings, as available, to learn more about ODEC’s structure and functions.
Support ODEC’s legal team on contract review and other projects.
Perform other duties as assigned, such as visiting generation facilities and observing PJM and FERC proceedings.