**Corporate Law Clerk Summer Intern** Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499 **Corporate Law Clerk Summer Intern** **Salary Range -** $31.75 -$36.63 hourly **Location -** Columbus General Office - Columbus, NE **Employment Type:** Temporary, Intern **Posting Date:** 2/4/2025 **Closing Date:** Position closes February 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., with resume reviews beginning 2/11/25. **Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!** By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of. Get to know us morehere (https://www.nppd.com/about-us/our-values) **Position Summary** The successful candidate will work directly with, and under the guidance of, attorneys in the General Counsel’s Office, in a competent, confidential, ethical, timely, and cost-efficient manner conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, assisting with litigation, drafting legal communications, documents, and pleadings, and assisting with the formulation and implementation of District policy. This position will also provide exposure to the Nebraska legislative process while assisting with research and review of legislative bills. This temporary position is available from approximately May 15, 2025, through August 15, 2025, and the work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with hybrid options available. At NPPD, we value continuing education, and there is potential for additional part-time work when school is in session. **Education, Training and Experience** Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and must be completed with at least their first year of studies by the start date of the position. The ideal candidate must have successfully completed legal writing and research and have strong research and writing skills. **Licenses and/or Certifications** None required **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** • Support attorneys by researching a variety of legal issues and writing legal memoranda • Support attorneys by providing statutory and regulatory interpretation and application • Draft pleadings for attorney review • Support attorneys in hearing or trial preparation • Review work product and discovery documents to determine relevance to legal strategies **_Accountable for other duties as assigned._** **Core Competencies** Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Integrity/Excellence Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety **Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview. **Starting Salary Range:** $31.75 - $36.63 hourly **Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District. **_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States. **Benefits** Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world. **Salary** Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. **Retirement Savings** NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing. **Health & Wellness** At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles. **Other Benefits** Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.