Job Title: Summer Clerk – Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources (2026 Summer Program)
Job Responsibilities:
Summer clerks at the law firm will engage in substantive research and writing assignments within the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Practice Group. They will participate in a variety of legal projects, receiving legal and practical skills training, work assignment supervision, and dedicated mentorship. Clerks will have the opportunity to work on pro bono matters and contribute to community service. The program also includes social, networking, and community activities designed to help clerks get acquainted with their summer class peers and colleagues throughout the firm.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be second-year law students (2L) with strong academic performance records. The law firm seeks individuals with intellectual capability and effective interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates are well-rounded, displaying motivation, maturity, creativity, and independence. Participation in mock trial, moot court, or involvement with a legal journal is highly preferred. Applicants are required to submit a resume, unofficial law school transcript, and a cover letter specifying their office and practice area interests.
The law firm values integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment to one another, a diverse workforce, and community involvement. The firm looks for candidates who align with these core values and have a passion for both their professional and personal lives.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Summer Clerk position.
Additional Information:
The law firm is known for fostering a culture of integrity and passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. It offers sophisticated, challenging projects and works with diverse, innovative clients. The firm is recognized as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” It prioritizes work-life balance through programs such as sabbaticals, service opportunities, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements.
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal laws requiring the compilation of reports for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. These reports only contain aggregated data and do not identify applicants by name. Participation in providing demographic information is voluntary and does not affect the status of an applicant's candidacy. The firm also collects data on veteran status and LGBTQ+ identities for other surveys, with participation being entirely voluntary.
