Legal Ops & Automation Intern: Build Smart Workflows

HB Fuller; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in St. Paul, MN invites students to join its Legal Operations & Automation Summer Intern program.

You will gain hands-on experience with legal technology, workflow automation, data management, and dashboards, mentored by managers and directors, with real project impact. You’ll work on contract lifecycle management, legal invoice processing, accrual reporting, and Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MIS, 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

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MIS, IT, Data Analytics, Finance, Legal Studies, or CS

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Power Automate

Power Apps

SharePoint

Forms

Job description

H.B. Fuller in St. Paul, MN invites students to join its Legal Operations & Automation Summer Intern program.

You will gain hands-on experience with legal technology, workflow automation, data management, and dashboards, mentored by managers and directors, with real project impact. You’ll work on contract lifecycle management, legal invoice processing, accrual reporting, and Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint).