College Intern – Business Analyst (Procurement & Administrative Support)

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SHP Legal Services is seeking a motivated college student for a Business Analyst Intern role to support procurement processes and general administrative operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related fields, with strong organization, communication, and Excel skills. This internship offers exposure to a tech-enabled professional services environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate program in business, finance, or related major.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Independent worker who asks questions when needed.
• Internship or admin experience is a plus, not required.
• Interest in legal or professional services/tech industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Assist with sourcing, requesting quotes, and vendor records.
• Administrative: Scheduling, correspondence, and document prep; organize files.
• Business analysis: Collect and analyze operational and procurement data; assist dashboards and trackers.

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About SHP Legal Services

SHP Legal Services is a subsidiary of LSS Strategic Partners, an A&M Inc. company.

SHP improves how law firms operate by providing business and legal operations, leadership advisory, connections to a global network of strategic partners, and access to capital.

We're looking for a motivated college student to join our team as a Business Analyst Intern, supporting our procurement processes and general administrative operations.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst Intern will support SHP Legal Services' day-to-day business operations with a focus on procurement and administrative functions. This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field who wants hands-on experience in a fast-paced, tech-enabled professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Business, Finance, Operations, or related major preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Outlook and the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and asking questions when needed
• Prior internship or administrative experience a plus, but not required
• Interest in the legal or professional services/technology industry a plus

Schedule & Commitment

• Monday - Friday
• Up to 20 hours per week, with flexibility around class schedules

Procurement Support

• Assist with sourcing, comparing, and requesting quotes from vendors and suppliers
• Help track purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts
• Maintain and update vendor and supplier records
• Support the procurement team in evaluating cost-saving opportunities
• Help ensure procurement activities align with company policies and budgets

Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation
• Organize and maintain digital and physical files/records
• Support onboarding of new vendors or internal processes as needed
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership review
• Provide general office and operational support as needed

Business Analysis

• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and procurement data
• Assist in identifying process improvements and efficiencies
• Support the creation of dashboards, trackers, or spreadsheets to monitor key metrics
• Help document workflows and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to special projects as assigned

• Real-world exposure to business operations within a technology-driven professional services firm
• Practical experience in procurement and vendor management
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and leadership teams
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A resume-building experience with a growing company serving the legal industry