Company Profile
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.
SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.
SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.
Internship/Position Description:
The Law Clerk will assist SEIA’s Federal Regulatory Team in addressing real-world regulatory and litigation issues impacting the solar and storage industry. The Law Clerk will be responsible for legal research and drafting pleadings, filings, and other written advocacy materials. The Law Clerk will also participate in SEIA meetings and events, improve networking skills, and work independently on a project of interest related to energy and environmental law. A background in energy/environmental issues, administrative law, and/or in government is a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Researching energy, environmental, tax, and labor statutes, regulations, and guidance
- Drafting pleadings, memos, and emails
- Filing regulatory comments
- Participating in multi-stakeholder calls and internal meetings
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Currently enrolled 2L, 3L, or 4L at an accredited law school but will consider recent law graduates.
- Organized, flexible, ability to multitask
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Westlaw/Lexis
Academic Majors: Law school student (2L – 4L) with preference for students who have taken energy or environmental law coursework
Compensation:
This position pays $18/hour. The internship will start in the middle of March through the end of May. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
Working Conditions
- This position is 20-25 hours/week
- This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
- Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.
Working at SEIA
SEIA values diversity, inclusion, and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization supporting a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.
SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SEIA is an EVERIFY employer.
