Legal Support Intern

SB Energy • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Support Intern provides entry-level administrative, organizational, and document management support to our in-house legal department. This role offers practical exposure to corporate legal operations, while supporting internal processes related to contracts, compliance, corporate records, and legal workflow coordination. This position is intended for a candidate seeking hands-on experience in and exposure to the day-to-day workings of a professional legal environment. Work will be performed under the direction of attorneys and paralegals, with assignments focused on accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, logistics and professional development.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, an undergraduate, paralegal studies, legal studies, business, or related academic program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and follow through on tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain discretion and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Generative AI and Microsoft Office Suite or comparable business productivity tools, with the ability to learn internal legal, contract, document management, and workflow systems.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with attorneys, legal staff, internal business stakeholders, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Unifier or similar program a plus.
• Familiarity with document management systems, matter management tools, e-signature platforms, or contract lifecycle tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake, organization, tracking, filing, and maintenance of contracts, amendments, nondisclosure agreements, and other routine legal documents.
• Support contract administration by monitoring internal routing and contract execution within SBE’s document management system (Unifier) and other department tools, and by helping maintain accurate records of approvals, renewals, notices, and key dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic /physical legal records, files, policy libraries, matter folders, signature documents, and other department repositories.
• Provide general legal administrative support, including process improvement assistance, inbox and correspondence support, and other assigned department tasks.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling privileged, proprietary, and sensitive business information in accordance with company policy.
• Assist with corporate recordkeeping, entity management support, compliance tracking, and deadline monitoring.
• Attend internal training on company systems, department procedures, legal operations, workflows, and task-efficiency practices.
• Assist with coordinating legal and compliance-related information requests from internal stakeholders, helping ensure timely, accurate, and organized responses.

Benefits

• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
• Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
• Develop technical skills specific to your major
• Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
• Final project summary presentation to the team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree