Legal and Compliance Intern (College) at Jackson EMC in Jefferson, GA

Summary: Jackson Electric Membership Corporation is a cooperative seeking a Legal and Compliance Intern to provide administrative and project support. The role assists with document review, records management, data entry, legal and compliance research, departmental coordination, and special projects while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with general administrative and clerical duties for the areas of legal and compliance, including copying, scanning, filing, labeling, and organizing documents and records
- Review documents to locate, identify, and compile specific information requested by department staff
- Create, update, and maintain spreadsheets, databases, logs, trackers, and other electronic records using Microsoft Office products and company systems
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with department procedures, record-retention requirements, and confidentiality expectations
- Assist with preparing, formatting, proofreading, assembling, and distributing correspondence, reports, presentations, forms, policies, and other documents
- Enter data accurately and verify information for completeness, consistency, and proper documentation
- Assist with legal, regulatory, compliance, and policy-related research and the organization of research results, as directed
- Help gather and organize materials for audits, investigations, training, meetings, regulatory filings, and other departmental projects
- Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, note-taking, follow-up items, and other office coordination as assigned
- Handle confidential, sensitive, or privileged information with discretion and in accordance with Cooperative policies and departmental instructions
- Participate in special projects and provide administrative support to staff and other departments as needed
- Be familiar with and follow the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety Manual
- Attend job training, safety meetings, department meetings, and the annual meeting as required or directed
- Perform other duties as may be required or directed

Required Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
- Must possess a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Windows operating systems, electronic file management, and general office procedures
- Must be able to read documents and identify, locate, and accurately record specified information

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with basic office, administrative, or clerical work is preferred

Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Windows Operating Systems, Electronic File Management, Legal and Regulatory Research