Legal Operations & Automation Intern

H.B. Fuller Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company is offering a Legal Operations & Automation Summer Intern position in St. Paul, MN, to gain hands-on experience in contract lifecycle management, invoicing, accrual reporting, and process automation using Microsoft 365 tools.

The 12-week paid program runs from late May to mid-August, with mentorship and exposure to senior leaders. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of undergraduate coursework completed.
• Strong interest in technology, automation, and business operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, testing, and implementation of workflow automations using Microsoft 365 tools.
• Support Legal Operations projects related to CLM, legal invoice processing, accrual reporting, matter management, and dashboards.
• Analyze processes to identify efficiency improvements and data quality enhancements.
• Document business processes, workflows, requirements, and SOPs.
• Participate in user testing, troubleshooting, and validation of automated solutions.
• Assist with creation of reports, metrics, and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to gather requirements.
• Maintain data within legal operations systems, databases, and SharePoint.
• Research emerging technologies, AI tools, and automation opportunities for legal ops.
• Provide general project and administrative support as needed.

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location: St. Paul, MN Department: Global Trade Compliance

Our Internship Experience includes:

12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.

Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.

Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.

Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.

End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Position Overview:

The Legal Operations & Automation Summer Intern will support the Legal Operations team in identifying, developing, and improving business processes through technology and automation. This role provides hands‑on experience with legal technology, workflow automation, data management, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that support legal and business stakeholders. The intern will work on projects involving contract lifecycle management (CLM), legal invoice management, accrual reporting, document automation, Microsoft 365 tools, and other operational initiatives. This position is ideal for a student interested in business, technology, legal operations, data analytics, information systems, or process improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, testing, and implementation of workflow automations using Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, and Forms.
• Support Legal Operations projects related to contract lifecycle management (CLM), legal invoice processing, accrual collection and reporting, matter management, and reporting dashboards.
• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data quality.
• Document business processes, workflows, requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in user testing, troubleshooting, and validation of automated solutions and system enhancements.
• Assist with the creation of reports, metrics, and dashboards to support Legal Operations decision-making.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to gather requirements and understand operational needs.
• Maintain and update data within legal operations systems, databases, and SharePoint environments.
• Research emerging technologies, AI tools, and automation opportunities that could improve legal department operations.
• Provide general project and administrative support for Legal Operations initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, Legal Studies, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework.
• Strong interest in technology, automation, process improvement, and business operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a collaborative team environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $22-$25 per hour.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.