Seasonal Intern, Litigation/ESI Department

The Austin office of Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking undergraduate students to intern on a full-time temporary basis in the Litigation/ESIR department. A 4-week minimum commitment is required. The intern, under the supervision of the ESIR Partners, will support and provide assistance with a wide range of assignments in the Litigation/ESIR department. The intern must be flexible to work wherever needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Duties will vary based on departmental assignments and needs.
• These may include, but are not limited to, monitoring and summarizing agency agenda meetings, researching and drafting client development-type papers, monitoring CLEs, participating in Mickey Leland Internship activities hosted by TCEQ and participating in agency regulatory opportunities, such as monitoring agency stakeholder meetings or rulemaking public meetings.
• Project assignments may also include data entry in various firm systems.
• Interns will assist with other tasks, duties and projects as assigned by ESIR Partners.

Qualifications

• Some college is required. Interest in studying/pursuing environmental law in the future is a plus.
• Duties will vary based on departmental assignments and needs.
• These may include, but are not limited to, monitoring and summarizing agency agenda meetings, researching and drafting client development-type papers, monitoring CLEs, participating in Mickey Leland Internship activities hosted by TCEQ and participating in agency regulatory opportunities, such as monitoring agency stakeholder meetings or rulemaking public meetings.
• Project assignments may also include data entry in various firm systems.
• Interns will assist with other tasks, duties and projects as assigned by department manager.
• Must be able to work in a multi-task environment using planning and prioritization skills to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with a team lead to effectively and successfully complete approved projects.
• Must be able to work in a remote, virtual work environment.

Extent of Contact (Within and outside the Firm)

This position requires contact with individuals within the firm as follows:

• Extensive daily online contact with lawyers, staff and colleagues across departments.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work at a computer for considerable periods of time.
• Position requires extensive telephone use.

Working Condition and Environment

• Work is normally performed in a remote work environment.
• Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions.

Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.