State Corporation Commission (SCC): Legal Externship

Position Title: Legal Externship

Position Description: STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Legal Externship

The Commissioner’s Office of the State Corporation Commission (SCC) is offering a legal externship for the 2022-2023 academic year. The SCC’s Commissioner’s Office (COM) looks to fill one externship under Judge Jehmal Hudson that will offer the opportunity to gain experience in the legal regulatory sphere through experiential learning.

About the SCC

The SCC is a state agency located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The SCC has regulatory authority over many business and economic interests in Virginia. The SCC strives to create a balanced playing field not only for consumers, but for companies as well. Three Commissioners direct the work of the Commission in fulfilling its regulatory duties lead the SCC. More information about the SCC may be found at its website: www.scc.virginia.gov.

Externship Job Description

• Performing legal research and preparing reports 
• Drafting memoranda, orders, and other legal documents
• Attending evidentiary hearings
• Completing a writing project in preparation for submission to bar association competitions 
• Partaking in experiential learning processes in administrative and regulatory law
• Engaging with and learning from Judge Hudson about leadership practices and regulatory law
• Performing various operational and administrative tasks in support of Judge Hudson 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Continuing law school student – 2L student preferred, but not required
• Ability to work flexible hours during the academic school year or during summer 2022
• Internet connection for completing some work remotely
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to conduct legal research 
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and/or administrative law  
• Ideal candidates will be interested in a future career as an attorney with the Commonwealth, as a judge, or working within the regulatory industry or with a utility company 

Additional Information 

The SCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCC uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization and does not provide sponsorship. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment. 
We anticipate that this externship will include some work in our downtown Richmond office and some virtual/remote work as well.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume and unofficial transcript to Careers@scc.virginia.gov and list “Legal Externship” in the subject line of your email. We will continue to accept applications for this externship until it is filled.

Deadline: 11/19/2021

Eligibility: 1L, 2L

Location: Richmond, VA