Job Description
Legal Department Co-op | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program - Organization - $25/hour
H1: Legal Department Co-op | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program H2: About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General H2: Purpose of the Position
Organization: The Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General Title: Legal Department Co-op Salary: $25/hour Job Type: Co-op/Internship Experience: Law student (2L or 3L) Location: Boston, MA
The 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program is offering a co-op position in the Legal Department for the summer semester. The organization is dedicated to managing and safeguarding the State's public deposits and investments for the exclusive benefits of its citizens. They also strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.
The Legal Department acts as in-house counsel to the Treasury Executive Staff and all Treasury departments. They provide legal advice and guidance on a variety of issues, draft legal documents, attend hearings, negotiate contracts, and manage the purchasing process. The co-op will assist the legal team with research, written work, and attending meetings.
The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organizational, and research skills, as well as a working knowledge of MS Office software. They should also have an interest in or coursework related to employment law, trusts & estates, contracts, constitutional law, and laws pertaining to state employees and public bodies.
Responsibilities include conducting legal research, providing written or oral responses to inquiries, attending meetings with the legal staff, and assisting with administrative tasks. The program offers the opportunity to gain experience working in the public sector and exposure to various areas of legal work.
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a complete application form, resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, and a legal writing sample. The hourly pay for the co-op will be $25/hour, and the program will run for 10 weeks from June to August.
The work schedule is Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule. Applicants must be able to travel to the Boston office location 1-2 times a week based on their schedule. The exact schedule will be determined after a discussion with the direct supervisor.
The official title for the position is Intern/Co-op, and the primary location is 1 Ashburton Place, Boston. The job falls under the Legal Services category within the Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General. The posting was made on Jan 17, 2025, and there is one opening available.
In conclusion, the Legal Department Co-op position at the 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to gain experience in the public sector and exposure to various areas of legal work. The organization is committed to diversity and professionalism in the workplace and values a workforce that reflects the community. Interested candidates should submit their application materials and be available to work in Boston for the summer semester.
