Kings University - Legal Intern

Position Title: Legal Intern

Reports to: SVP & General Counsel

Department: Legal

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

You could be part of the excitement at the Sacramento Kings! Our internship program will contribute to your education and your professional growth and development. Our program has a rich combination of learning and networking activities that will make your time impactful, beneficial, and yes, FUN!

Program Period: June - August 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of counsel, review, edit, summarize, and draft a variety of documents.
• Study and research existing contracts relating to inquiries or disputes.
• Research legal issues for the development of policies and procedures.
• Research recent industry developments.
• Research applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, including those set forth in league governing documents.
• Assist counsel with the implementation and maintenance of the contract management system.
• Assist counsel with issues relating to litigation, including legal research and document production
• Assist with the day-to-day workflow of contracts.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Makes decisions with little or no choice as to the methods and procedures used in achieving results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Currently enrolled at and completed a minimum of one year, or recently graduated from an accredited law school required.
• Legal research skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information required.
• Familiarity with sports law and business preferred.
• Strong academic track record preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team alignment skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

To qualify for this role, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in law school or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer session

The Legal Intern will be compensated $18.00 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.