Finance (Accounts Payable) Intern

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our firm. Our internship program offers unparalleled learning experiences, and we have an immediate opening in our Finance department. The estimated duration would potentially go through summer of 2026.

This role is non-exempt and can be based in any of our West Coast offices, including San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Santa Monica, CA; or Seattle, WA. During the school year, this role may be performed remotely. If the position extends into the summer, at least one day of in-office presence per week will be required, with the possibility of additional on-site days based on business needs. We are open to a flexible part-time schedule during the school year as agreed upon based on availability and business needs.

Job Description:

• Support the Accounts Payable "AP" team by responding to vendor invoice and payment status inquiries in the AP Dashboard
• Help assign, review and process invoices and expense reports in Emburse
• Assist in the collection of W9s and submission of EDD forms
• Assist the Supervisor and Sr. Manager with small projects

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program
• Ability to commit to at least 10 hours per week
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable to new environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$1 - $1,500,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About Us

Our Story

For more than five decades, Fenwick & West has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become, and remain, market leaders. From emerging enterprises to large public corporations, our clients are leaders in the technology, life sciences and cleantech sectors and are fundamentally changing the world through rapid innovation.

Having worked alongside such progressive and cutting edge companies for so long, our culture has come to reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of our client base. Unlike traditional law firms, we move at our clients’ speed and have earned the reputation as a go-to law firm for growing companies that need insightful, strategic counsel to help tackle the challenging issues that arise when the law cannot keep up with their pace of innovation.

With the same passion for excellence and innovation reflected in our client base, our firm is making revolutionary changes to the practice of law through substantial investments in proprietary technology tools and processes. Our clients demand—and deserve—new ways to receive best-in-class legal services more effectively. At Fenwick, we are proud to be shaping our legal services to do just that.​​​​​​ We are proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for the twelfth year.

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Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, as such, conducts all employment-related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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