Legal Department - Summer Intern

Job Description Summary

Charlotte Water is seeking motivated law students to participate in its Summer 2026 Internship Program. The ideal candidate will be a first-year law student at an accredited law school during the 2025-2026 school year and available to work full time (40-hour week) beginning mid-May 2026 through August 2026. 

Selected candidates will be compensated at a rate of $31/hr.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with municipal attorneys who provide legal services to Charlotte Water in a fast-paced and professional work environment. You will gain critical experience by participating in a variety of projects, including performing legal research, assisting in the preparation of cases for hearing/trial, preparing reports and memoranda of law, and attending meetings with Charlotte Water personnel.

Job Description

We are looking for highly competent first-year law students who will produce quality work and are willing to be an integral part of Charlotte Water.

A complete application must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter 
• Writing Sample (must be your original work)
• Most recent law school transcripts

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on various matters affecting Charlotte Water.
• Attend meetings with Charlotte Water personnel.
• Identify and assist favorably to resolve operational and business issues affecting Charlotte Water.
• Research and advise on compliance with local, state, and federal laws specific to water, wastewater, and environmental issues.
• Review and draft documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft, review and write legal opinions.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a law student at an accredited law school during the 2026-2027 school year and available to work full time (40-hour week) beginning mid-May 2026 through August 2026. 

Minimum Qualifications:

A first year law student at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association during the 2025-2026 school year and available to work full time (40-hour week) beginning mid-May 2026 through August 2026.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on various matters affecting Charlotte Water.
• Attend meetings with Charlotte Water personnel.
• Identify and assist favorably to resolve operational and business issues affecting Charlotte Water.
• Research and advise on compliance with local, state, and federal laws specific to water, wastewater, and environmental issues.
• Review and draft documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft, review and write legal opinions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others, analyze issues from a legal and practical perspective, and provide clear advice and counsel.
• Possess a business acumen and the ability to address property transactions effectively.
• Ability to master new material quickly, manage a diverse legal portfolio, and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think creatively and quickly to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, the public, elected and appointed officials, and City staff.