Teams at Barnes & Thornburg

Supports legal and business project coordination, process improvement, KPI analysis, AI solution development, attorney collaboration, cross-departmental initiatives, project documentation, and status presentations. The intern works with Legal Operations and teams such as Finance, Marketing, and IT to improve workflows and operational efficiency within a law firm.

Provides centralized administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including legal document preparation, proofreading, formatting, e-filing, case file management, calendar and deadline coordination, client communications, billing, expense reporting, matter openings, and workflow management. Requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, court filing procedures, Microsoft Office, legal software, organization, prioritization, confidentiality, and independent judgment in a deadline-driven environment.

Performs routine accounting functions including domestic and international accounts payable, expense report review, vendor setup, W-9 and W-8 verification, check processing, client disbursement posting, receipts and disbursements, and general ledger corrections. Maintains vendor statements, unapplied cost accounts, spreadsheets, and accounting records while communicating with attorneys, staff, and clients regarding charges and payments.