Legal Summer Clerk

Location: Remote and virtual candidates considered; preference for a hybrid schedule in Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary: $17.20–$29.70 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a public utility providing essential services to customers and operating in the utilities industry.

What you will do

• Research and summarize case law and draft memoranda and correspondence on legal and regulatory matters.
• Evaluate legal issues and collaborate with attorneys on contracts, supply chain, real property, environmental, labor and employment, regulatory, and litigation matters.
• Assist with regulatory filings, hearings, meetings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.
• Shadow on-site inspections and investigations.
• Participate in negotiations and settlements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a second-year J.D. student at an ABA-accredited law school and expected to be a rising third-year student in Summer 2027.
• Completed coursework in Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research, and Legal Writing.
• Excellent research, oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across legal and business groups.
• Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, in a 12-week program starting in May 2027.
• Ability to travel across the company’s footprint and support emergency response needs when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-based internship with collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Professional development exercises, intern networking, and team-building activities.
• Inclusive workplace focused on respect, open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and professional growth.
• Safety-focused environment with potential support for emergency response efforts outside normal hours.

Hiring process

• Application materials must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript.