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Legal Administrative Intern | 2026 Treasury Summer Internship Program

CompanyCommonwealth of Massachusetts
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist with administrative tasks related to legal team operations and document management. They will also attend various internal and external meetings with Treasury legal staff.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
444
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
38 hours
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About The Company
MassDEP serves the Commonwealth by protecting natural resource areas that involve water, land and air. MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. MassDEP enforces environmental laws, provides technical assistance to cities and towns, issues permits and licenses for activities near sensitive resources, inspects contaminated site cleanups, and partners with other federal and state agencies, municipal officials and environmental stakeholders.
About the Role

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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Purpose: The Office of the State Treasurer’s Legal Department is seeking a student interested in attending law school for a Legal Administrative internship position beginning on June 1, 2026 for a ten-week period.

About the Legal Department: The Legal Department, under the direction of the General Counsel, acts as in-house counsel to the Treasury Executive Staff and all Treasury departments. Attorneys advise and consult with department heads and staff on a broad range of legal issues, draft legal memoranda, appear in administrative hearings, negotiate contracts, respond to public records requests, interpret statutes and regulations, develop Treasury policies, provide advice and counsel on employment and labor relations matters, and guide the process for purchasing goods and services.

Position Summary: Interns will be exposed to a variety of legal areas, with primary focus on administrative assistance duties. Interns will provide assistance to the Treasury and the legal team with typing documents and data input as necessary, preparing and organizing files, performing special projects and other related duties as assigned. Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings alongside the legal team. Interest in attending law school or pursuing a career in the legal field, particularly in the government or public policy sectors, is strongly preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with administrative tasks related to legal team operations

  • Assist attorneys with document management

  • Attend various internal and external meetings with Treasury legal staff

  • Other tasks and special projects as assigned



Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong writing, organizational and planning skills

  • Demonstrated interest in governmental and/or public interest work

  • Working knowledge of MS Office Software, especially Excel and Word

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at once

Program Benefits:

  • Experience working within public sector

  • Exposure to a wide array of various legal practice areas

  • Opportunities to participate in professional development programming

Application:

We are committed to advancing the experience of students in the workplace. To be considered for a position, please submit the following:

  • Complete application form

  • Resume

  • Cover letter (REQUIRED)

  • Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample and letter of recommendation

Work Schedule:

The internship is full time, Monday through Friday (except for holidays) with 37.5-hour work week for 10 weeks. This is not a remote position. A minimum of two days per week in office is required. Please note that the exact schedule of in-office days will be determined in conjunction with the intern’s direct supervisor.

Compensation:

  • Undergraduate Interns: $22/hour

  • Graduate Interns: $24/hour

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 10lbs

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.

Key Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrong Writing SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsInterest In Governmental WorkPublic Interest WorkMS Office SoftwareExcelWordAbility To PrioritizeManage Multiple Assignments
Categories
LegalGovernment & Public SectorAdministrative
Benefits
Experience Working Within Public SectorExposure To A Wide Array Of Various Legal Practice AreasOpportunities To Participate In Professional Development Programming