Job Description
About Us Founded in 2013, Oliva Gibbs is a client-focused law firm that specializes in serving oil and gas companies nationwide. With offices strategically located in Houston, Columbus, Lafayette, Midland, San Antonio and Oklahoma City, we advise a diverse range of clients - from Fortune 500, integrated oil and gas companies to private equity backed startups and mineral rights companies. Committed to excellence, we have strategic goals and are actively seeking a highly motivated and
Law Clerk to join our team for the summer of
2027 . This summer internship will play a pivotal part in ensuring that Oliva Gibbs exceeds client expectations while living out our Core Values: Unparalleled Client Experience, Passion for Learning, and Culture of Collaboration.
We Need Your Drive and Precision Are you a detail-oriented with a passion for learning and growth? As our ideal candidate for law clerk, you possess the desire to become a subject matter expertise in oil and gas law. Previous successful hires have excelled academically in property law and legal writing. At Oliva Gibbs, your dedication and precision will be paramount as you collaborate with attorneys who will serve as your mentors throughout the summer.
Key Responsibilities - Work collaboratively with all team members fostering a spirit of teamwork through honesty, hard work, and trust
- Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.
- Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.
Position Requirements - Enrolled in a law school and an active JD candidate
- Reside in Columbus, OH or surrounding areas for the duration of the internship
- Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Passion for embracing a growth mindset, actively pursuing avenues for professional development and skill enhancement in an entrepreneurial organization
- Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through
What We Bring - Summer contract employment with the option to work part time during the school year
- An environment that supports learning and growth
- Mentorship to prepare law students for the next step in their career
Core Values Our core values include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning and a culture of collaboration. These values are embraced by every member of our team and are woven into the fabric of our daily operations. With unwavering dedication, we uphold these values, understanding that they not only define who we are as a firm but also shape the impact we aspire to make for both our clients and our colleagues.
Oliva Gibbs LLP is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by the laws or regulations in the states where we operate. We are committed to supporting a variety of recruiting initiatives to continue building a diverse and inclusive law firm and legal profession.
Oliva Gibbs presently employs attorneys residing in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. If you reside in a state not listed, please contact us to inquire about potential employment opportunities.
Job Tags
Contract work, Part time, Summer work, Internship, Live out, Local area