Legal Administrative Intern | 2026 Treasury Summer Internship Program
About The Position
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. https 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Experience working within public sector
- Exposure to a wide array of various legal practice areas
- Opportunities to participate in professional development programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
