Paralegal Intern

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

32d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. Telecommuting Policy: This position will participate in a hybrid work-from-home option and is based in Denver, Colorado. Students may be required to come onsite to our office located in Downtown Denver at 3500 Blake Street (as needed). When applying to this position please include both a cover letter and resume. This internship starts in May 2026 and lasts through May 2027. The paralegal intern will have the opportunity to further develop their legal education, establish meaningful contacts, improve the quality of their work product through comprehensive feedback, and aspire to a rewarding career in the law. This is a paid position which runs concurrently with the 15-week course semesters, working part-time up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college or university paralegal program pursuing a paralegal certification, (Associate of Applied Science) A.A.S. with emphasis in paralegal studies. Recent graduates are not eligible.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Westlaw
Completed the classes: Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Evidence, and Legal Writing course curriculums
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Legal reading/writing content
Legal Research
Draft routine pleadings, contracts and agreements
Prepare case summaries
Compile and track data from documents into document management system
Review business agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other legal documents
Perform a variety of technical, and administrative tasks using in-house platforms
Other duties as determined