Senior Legal Intern (Juris Doctor Students)

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the General Counsel for MassDOT and the MBTA seek legal interns for the upcoming term. Working with an attorney supervisor, interns will have the opportunity to develop their legal writing and research skills and substantive knowledge while learning about the practice of law in the transportation, government, and in-house setting. While students will primarily work with one supervising attorney, there will be opportunities for interns to work with other attorneys within the Office of the General Counsel to get exposure to a number of practice areas. The MassDOT and MBTA Office of the General Counsel seeks applicants who have completed at least the first year of law school (and are still currently enrolled or preparing for their Bar Exam), have strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate, and are detail oriented. Interns will work at least two to three (2-3) days in-office (up to 40 hours per week) for at least five (5) months (January - May 2027). The Office of the General Counsel is located at 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116. This position is paid at $24 - $28 / hour (depending on education level). Interns also have the opportunity to receive academic credit through their school’s externship programs (interns must apply and be accepted to an externship program separately through their school for this option). A cover letter indicating practice area of interest is required to be uploaded as part of the application.

Requirements

Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the Juris Doctorate degree program of an accredited college / university with the first year already being completed.
Students seeking academic credit must also apply through their school’s externship program and have been accepted prior to applying to this position.
Must submit cover letter indicating practice area of interest.
Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms (writing sample may be requested).
Above average academic credentials.
Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail.
Interest in public service, transit, or transportation and how it operates.
Ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative, fast-paced environments as well as independently.
Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply).
The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1-B status.
Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op.
Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Nice To Haves

Students seeking academic credit must also apply through their school’s externship program and have been accepted prior to applying to this position.

Responsibilities

Support and participate in a variety of administrative tasks related to assigned practice area group.
Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
Provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experience.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations.