Law Clerk Intern Fall 2026

Law Clerk Intern

The Law Clerk Intern supports the General Counsel's Office on legal issues affecting the association and its members. The Law Clerk would work on matters related to corporate governance, legal operations, contracts, political law, and consumer protection for SEIA and its subsidiaries. This person would assist with legal research, drafting memos, and coordinating with SEIA's departments.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a law student to work on a wide range of in-house matters to support the needs of a growing trade association and renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research on corporate matters (e.g., new state lobbying laws)
• Review consumer protection developments that impact residential members (e.g., litigation trends)
• Assist with contract lifecycle management
• Participating in calls
• Assist with drafting & reviewing SOPs

Requirements:

• Effective problem solver able to "think outside the box."
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Flexible and able to pivot effectively between multiple tasks
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with Lexis, Westlaw, EQResearch, and/or other research tools is a plus

Academic Majors: 2nd or 3rd Year Law Student Preferred. This position is specifically for Law Students or Law School Graduates

Compensation:

This position pays $19/hour. The internship will start September 21st through December 11th.

Working Conditions:

• This position is 15-20 hours/week
• This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
• Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.

Working at SEIA:

SEIA welcomes different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, working collaboratively in support of our mission, regardless of job function. We believe this creates a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for all.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVerify employer.