Law Clerk (Summer/Fall/Spring)

Law Clerk (Summer/Fall/Spring) Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•3.7 Austin, TX Job Details Seasonal 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Employee assistance program Qualifications Legal opinion writing Confidential information handling Law Writing skills Environmental law Legal discovery Legal motion preparation Task prioritization Case law analysis Court document preparation Document management systems Editing Entry level Full Job Description Here's the

Role:

Jumpstart your legal career with LCRA's legal team! We are seeking a driven 2L and/or 3L students for our hands-on Summer, Fall, Spring clerkships. You'll tackle real-world legal challenges and build practical skills, working directly alongside seasoned attorneys in a dynamic environment. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with staff on a variety of topics such as: AI-related topics, data privacy, and data centers to navigating energy, and environmental law, with possible exposure in litigation, transactional work, governance, and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to build a versatile background within the legal field. Apply your research skills to some of today's most complex and fascinating legal challenges!

Note:

For full consideration, please ensure your application includes a writing sample appended as the second page of your cover letter. Clerkship timelines (subject to adjustment based on student's academic schedules): Summer 2026: June•August Fall 2026: September•November Spring 2027: February•

April How You'll Contribute:

Embrace LCRA's core guidelines, policies and procedures to help protect our regional resources. Draft and prepare high-stakes legal documents, including briefs, memos, motions, and advisory opinions. Synthesize complex evidence and case files into clear, actionable summaries and strategic insights. Conduct rigorous cite-checking, proofreading, and precise legal research using industry standard and e-discovery platforms. Balance competing priorities while maintaining peak productivity and seamless organization. Uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality in all sensitive matters.

How You're Qualified:

Must be enrolled in law school and attending classes. Second year law student.

How You'll Stand Out:

Experience in interpreting statutes, court decisions, and legal opinions. Proficient in conducting preliminary and advanced legal research. Excellent interpersonal and legal writing skills. Proficient in document management and strong research skills. Proficient in critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail with accuracy.

How We'll Support You:

Meaningful, hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and competitive pay, plus access to perks like a 401(k) and EAP.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.