Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real‑estate firm delivering services from leasing to asset and facilities management.
Legal Operations Intern
Assist legal ops team with research, data analysis, project tracking, and process improvements.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Legal Operations Intern will help enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Legal Department’s processes, systems, and tools, while gaining insight into how legal teams use data to inform operational and business decisions and networking with cross‑functional professionals. • Conduct research, gather information, and analyze data to support legal operations initiatives and business needs • Assist internal stakeholders with the execution of day‑to‑day legal operational tasks • Respond to routine requests by providing accurate information and ensuring issues are escalated or resolved appropriately • Support legal operations workflows by following established processes, systems, and procedures • Assist in planning, tracking, and executing projects to support Legal Operations initiatives • Analyze legal and operational data, prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries, and identify insights to support decision‑making • Track project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones • Generate and maintain monthly operational and performance reports • Review, reconcile, and assist in resolving internal or client‑related issues • Support contract management, legal technology tools, and documentation processes • Assist managers with departmental goals, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives • Complete special projects related to legal operations, process improvement, analytics, or reporting
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data analysis
- ▸reporting
- ▸project tracking
- ▸contract management
- ▸legal tech
- ▸process improvement
What You Bring
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, JD, or preparing for law school (including LSAT preparation) • Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑service mindset • Self‑starter who is reliable, organized, and execution‑focused • Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸jd
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸detail‑oriented
- ▸communication
- ▸self‑starter
Benefits
Summer interns are paid hourly at $17.85 – $21.00 and may work up to 40 hours per week. They will work closely with the Legal Operations team, gaining hands‑on exposure to how an in‑house legal department operates and receiving practical experience in legal operations, commercial legal processes, and corporate support functions. Cushman & Wakefield offers eligible employees a range of benefit programs, including health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and paid or unpaid time off. The company is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with the ADAAA.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time