Legal Intern

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), the state’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with an interest in public service to serve as an intern in its Legal Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding justice for their electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utility services. Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, OCC has sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. OCC provides legal representation for consumers in such forums as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Supreme Court of Ohio. At OCC, we put Consumers First.

Duties

The Legal Intern will assist the Consumers’ Counsel, Deputy Consumers’ Counsel/Legal Director and other OCC attorneys by researching law, legal precedent and other information. The research relates to OCC’s consumer advocacy in the government’s regulation of public utilities. Other duties may include:

• Drafting pleadings and portions of legal briefs;
• Reviewing legislation proposed by members of the Ohio General Assembly;
• Assisting with discovery, witness preparation, and participation in evidentiary proceedings at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
  
  

This is a part-time position during the school year, with the opportunity for increased hours during the summer.

Applicants must have completed their first year in an accredited law school. Excellence in communications, including writing, is expected. A knowledge of online research (Lexis), Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and other technology used in legal research is expected.

Organization

Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Agency Contact Name and Information

Matt Corlett 614.387.1522

Unposting Date

Jan 24, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

21.00

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Internship

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC is the statewide legal representative for Ohio's residential consumers in matters related to their investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, and water services. Led by the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the Agency advocates for consumers in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal regulatory agencies, appellate courts, and the Ohio General Assembly. The Agency also monitors public utilities' compliance with regulatory standards for consumer protection. The OCC also educates consumers about utility issues that affecting their bills and quality of service