Intern - Legal

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.
ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

The ERCOT Internship Program gives high-performing law students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Interns receive intellectually- stimulating projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. The ERCOT Internship Program allows students to experience corporate work life and provides ERCOT staff the opportunity to evaluate their capabilities and compatibility with ERCOT's mission, work ethic, and culture for future employment.

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work-life balance.

Job Duties

Intern may be requested to perform any one or more of the following tasks: 

• Research legal issues and develop memoranda addressing issues concerning state or federal regulatory matters affecting ERCOT.
• Draft regulatory or litigation filings in proceedings affecting ERCOT.
• Provide support to attorneys and ERCOT subject matter experts with respect to interpretation of relevant laws and development of proposed changes to law; and
• Monitor and track various state and federal regulatory proceedings or other legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Completion of one (1) year of law school; preferably two (2) years
• Ability to conduct legal research, including use of Westlaw
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems and use logical reasoning to develop sound recommendations
• Written and verbal communication capability

Work Location - Austin, TX

• Interns will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.