Currently this is a hybrid remote/in-person position.

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is a dynamic trade association representing high-tech American manufacturers of virtually the entire U.S. supply of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, other fuels and home heating oil, as well as the petrochemicals used as building blocks for thousands of vital products in daily life, from paints to plastics, space suits to solar panels, and medicines to mobile phones. AFPM’s legal department participates in litigation affecting the refining and petrochemical industries; enhances AFPM’s advocacy initiatives by providing analytical support to the legislative, regulatory, communications, and outreach departments; provides legal support to AFPM’s business enterprises through the contracting process; and ensures the organization’s compliance with antitrust, copyright, and other applicable laws and regulations.

AFPM is looking for a currently enrolled second or third year law school student with an expressed interest in and/or experience in energy and environmental law. AFPM will work with the applicant’s law school to provide the applicant with class credit for their work, or the applicant can earn an hourly wage for a maximum of 30 hours per week. The legal intern works alongside AFPM’s General Counsel and focuses on a variety of legal and regulatory issues important to the refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts research and drafts litigation, regulatory, or administrative materials.
  • Monitors developments in ongoing government and litigation proceedings.
  • Presents on monthly Legal Committee calls.
  • Works with AFPM’s outside counsel to monitor and assist with ongoing litigation.
  • Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in law school; 2L or 3L students only.
  • An expressed interest in, knowledge of and/or experience in energy and environmental law.
  • Excellent writing, editing, communication and teamwork skills.
  • Computer proficiency, including MS Office.

Salary for this position is market-driven and based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Total compensation includes a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision coverage; paid vacation, sick, holiday, parental and other leave benefits; 401(k), long-term care insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, commuter allowance, personal device allowance, educational assistance, professional and career development, and more.

If you are a qualified, interested candidate, please complete the following online application process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to include a current resume and cover letter.

Only direct applications will be considered; resumes received via placement agency or other third party will not be reviewed.

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AFPM is an equal opportunity employer. AFPM does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. AFPM does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for AFPM to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either AFPM or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of AFPM has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below, the information provided to AFPM is true and complete information. No requested information has been concealed. As part of its normal hiring process, AFPM conducts reference checks on all final candidates. However, before reference checks are conducted, AFPM will contact the candidate to agree on the timing of contacting a current or previous employer and the person(s) to be contacted.

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