Legal Intern

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Legal team as a 2027 summer intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate law operations while providing critical support to attorneys and paralegals. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or related fields who are interested in learning how an in-house legal department operates within a global manufacturing company.

• Maintain and organize the Legal department’s central filing system, ensuring accurate tracking and storage of executed agreements and key legal documents.
• Assist with scanning, copying, and responding to internal document requests to support timely business operations.
• Contribute to special projects, including legal research, contract review support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and cross-functional business partners to resolve urgent requests and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Gain exposure to contract management systems, legal processes, and corporate governance.

This internship provides the opportunity to develop professional skills in legal administration, strengthen attention to detail, and build experience working in a fast-paced corporate setting. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Ability to handle filing, scheduling, or document preparation, reliably
• Research and writing experience
• Exposure to legal or compliance settings, preferred

Education & Certifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
• Or currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Travel & Working Environment

• Hybrid schedule
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours. 
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Our intern and co-op positions are paid, and we offer housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.