2027 Summer Legal Intern

Description

JOB TITLE: 2027 Summer Legal Intern

Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine? Wineshipping is a tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) provider for alcoholic beverage companies, managing the fastest, most accurate, and most cost-efficient delivery network in the US for wine, spirits, and more. Wineshipping was voted North Bay Business Journal’s Supplier of the Year (Wine Beer & Spirits Awards). We’re a pretty cool place to work. We’ve been voted as Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. By the way, wine literally likes to stay cool, so our facilities are all climate-controlled.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Legal Department is seeking a summer 2027 intern who wants real, hands-on experience with a fast-paced in-house team and contract administrators that keep this logistics company moving. The Legal Intern will be the behind-the-scenes hero of our contract records, keeping every trigger date, filing, and folder in order, while also getting a front-row seat to drafting, legal operations, and knowledge management. This role works closely with the Director of Legal Operations, Paralegal, and is best suited for students who have completed their first or second year of law school and are curious about commercial contracts and how a tech-enabled 3PL operates.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Records and Filing Management

· Contract Record Keeper: Create and update records for all contracts on file, including commercial service agreements and vendor agreements. Most importantly, record the trigger dates to enable the systematic actioning of contractual obligations.

· File System Ninja: Manage documents in our filing system, making sure consistent folder structures and naming conventions are followed for each department’s files.

· Queue Wrangler: Work the Legal ticket queue; facilitate requests, record updates and document filing, and route unassigned tickets to the right owner.

Obligation Tracking and the Legal Calendar

· Legal Calendar Monitor and Auditor: Audit records with obligation trigger dates, e.g., lease obligation dates for the automated workflow.

· Action Mapper: List the actions tied to each trigger date so tasks can be created automatically.

Drafting Support

· Draft Hand: Prepare routine contract drafts under supervision.

· Details Matter: Proofread documents and templates for accuracy.

· AI Intervention: Assist in the training and development of AI tools supporting the Legal team. 

Legal Ops and Knowledge Management

· Task Keeper: Keep the task management space current by creating work items for ongoing tasks and updating them regularly.

· Diligence Reviewer: Review existing files and identify any gaps in Legal’s record-keeping.

· Knowledge Gardener: Review the team’s intranet content, advise of any conflicting information, and recommend updates to keep existing content up to date.

· Knowledge Author: Write help articles, glossary terms, and FAQs for internal resources.

OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE JOB

· Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others.

· Great attention to detail – it’s the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying...)

· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like “reliable”.

· Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills.

· Bilingual welcome.

· Other Cool Stuff – And hey – you might get pulled into other projects too. We’re a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

· Prior legal experience. We welcome students who are currently enrolled in law school and planning to complete their first or second year (1L or 2L) by summer 2027.

· Interest in contracts, commercial transactions, or legal operations (bonus points for logistics, supply chain, or alcohol-beverage industry curiosity!).

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of detailed, deadline-driven records accurately.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with CRM, contract management, Jira, Confluence, or Zoho tools is a plus, and we’ll train you on the rest.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.

· Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

· Occasional walking or standing, including visits to our climate-controlled facilities.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Position Type: Summer internship, summer 2027, open May through August, ideally 24 hours per week, hybrid/remote flexible (we would love to see you in Napa at least once per week).

Compensation: $25.00 hourly rate.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.