October 24, 2024
Legal Intern
The Ohio Environmental Council wants to support the next generation of environmental legal champions. We are seeking a summer and fall legal intern with a passion for environmental justice and the writing/research skills necessary to join the OEC’s Law Center. The summer and fall internship is available from June 2, 2025 to November 21, 2025.
Hours per Week: 15 hours
Compensation: $15 / hour
Summer Schedule: June 2, 2025 to November 21, 2025
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Remote Work is possible)
Supervisor: Chris Tavenor, General Counsel
Responsibilities
Legal Interns will assist the organization’s Law Center with its numerous projects related to
Energy, Democracy, Water, Lands, and other matters of nonprofit law. Potential work product
could include the following activities:
- Research legal questions that support the OEC’s cases in various venues, particularly the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
- Assist in drafting comments regarding proposed administrative rulemakings at the Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and other agencies
- Write memos analyzing important issues in 501(c)(3) nonprofit law, elections law, and voter protection
- Explore complex environmental legal questions that further the OEC’s mission
Qualifications
- Enrolled at an ABA accredited law school
- Strong passion for public interest law
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to work independently and on a team
- Strong editing and proofreading skills are highly desirable
- Adheres to the highest ethical standards
- Conducts work through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure all Ohioans have equal access to the environmental movement.
About the OEC
The Ohio Environmental Council is the state’s most comprehensive, effective and respected environmental advocate for a healthier, more sustainable Ohio. Our experts work daily to restore, protect, and strengthen the quality of life for families and communities — from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the food we eat and natural resources we enjoy.
The OEC is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to hire and uplift staff that reflects the diverse communities and perspectives that comprise Ohio. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
The OEC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
How to Apply
Submit your application by completing this form:
https://airtable.com/appl3RJCaVjZwOrVU/pagtxzcpLjY171vlm/form
For the Summer and Fall position, applications will be accepted through February 21, 2025.
Top candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis for both positions, and we encourage you to
apply as soon as possible.
