Independence, OH – Legal Intern / Law Clerk – ReliabilityFirst
AkronLawJobs No. 7572 Overview: Will support attorneys in the Enforcement Department of our corporation. You will create work product related to regulatory compliance enforcement of NERC and in-house matters such as nondisclosure agreements, vendor contract review, or employment law questions.
Duties: Drafting and review of legal documents, including formal notice documents to the Registered Entities regarding enforcement actions, settlement agreements, internal legal memorandums and policy documents. Support Compliance Staff in reviews / audits / investigations of ReliabilityFirst entities where legal consult or intervention may be appropriate. Prepare documents at all stages of the enforcement process. Gather facts and evidence related to compliance enforcement cases. Synthesize technical documents and legal concepts to develop a case and identify the appropriate penalty / sanctions relative to enforcement actions. Ensure enforcement actions adhere to and respect all due process protections of the registered entity from violation identification to final violation resolution. Support effective representation at regional hearing proceedings. Research relevant FERC Orders and NERC Bulletins. Provide legal assessment and analysis in support of the Enforcement decision making process, including, but not limited to, providing sound recommendations. Provide legal research and analysis into legal issues, including matters of first impression and internal legal questions, confronting ReliabilityFirst.
Qualifications: 3L
How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to wendy.weaver@rfirst.org
Deadline: October 1, 2016