Intern Legal

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: JOB REQUISITION #2999 POSTING DATES: February 21, 2020 through Open Until Filled Title Intern Legal Department/Division Legal Work Location Sioux Falls, SD Guidepost 2-3 ($22.50/hour) Employment Status Temporary (May August, 40 hours per week) Employment Physical Not Required Drug Test Required Background Check Required Relocation Benefit None SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION Provide support to and assist legal department and in-house corporate counsel. Key responsibilities will include assisting attorneys with implementing corporate strategies through researching corporate and regulatory law issues, drafting regulatory pleadings, and assisting with other time-sensitive legal questions, special assignments and other duties across a wide variety of matters in multiple jurisdictions as requested by in-house counsel. This self-motivated and organized individual will work in a team environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance the needs of multiple internal clients while working under pressure to meet rigorous deadlines. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct Ethics Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives Conduct research and develop reports Participate in organizational work meetings GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record Must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Must be a student at an accredited law school with an interest in experiencing a corporate legal department and corporate and regulatory law applicable to the energy industry, Student must have completed at least the first year of law school by start date Must be in good academic standing Must provide GPA in application materials Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and very detail orientated SELECTION PROCESS When considering applicants for this position, the selection process will take into consideration the needs of NorthWestern, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversity opportunities, relocation requirements, employee development and job succession. If any of the preceding language conflicts with the applicable bargaining unit agreements, the bargaining unit agreement will prevail. APPLICATION PROCEDURES External applicants should apply online at http://www.northwesternenergy.com. Internal applicants should apply online at iConnect. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 1-800-245-6977, or via email at job.inquiries@northwestern.com. NorthWestern Energy Human Resources Department Job # 2999 3010 West 69th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.