Intern, Law Division

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; Winthrop (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Telework up to 50%

Job summary

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking a spring-summer 2027 internship in its Law Division to gain hands-on legal experience under supervision. The position offers a paid internship with potential telework up to 50% of time, and may include attending hearings with attorneys.

Requirements include enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school and strong written and verbal communication, research, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, review and summarize federal, state and local legislation, laws and regulations and case law.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, court filings and briefs; summarize legal findings and related duties.
• Attend hearings with Law Division attorneys when required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal research

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

ABA-accredited law school enrollment

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:

The Law Division provides legal counsel to MWRA's Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff. Law Division attorneys represent the MWRA in litigation before the federal and state courts and in administrative hearings before federal and state agencies. Law Division attorneys also handle matters in a variety of legal areas including real estate, environmental, energy, labor and employment, public procurement and construction, contracts, state ethics, open meeting law and public records.

Posting Period: 10/13/2026 - 10/27/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

MWRA's Law Division is seeking a qualified candidate for a spring-summer 2027 internship position. The intern will be supervised by Law Division attorneys for assigned work. The position may be eligible for telework with prior approval for up to 50% of the work time in accordance with MWRA's Telework Policy. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing, analyzing and summarizing federal, state and local legislation, laws and regulations and case law, drafting memoranda, pleadings, court filings and briefs, summarizing legal findings and other related duties as required. Attending hearings with Law Division attorneys may also be part of the internship.

Duration: spring-summer 2027, paid internship with the possibility to extend into the fall.

Required Qualifications

• completion of at least one year of study and current enrollment at an ABA accredited law school. Individuals who have completed law school are not eligible;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• excellent research, critical thinking and analytical skills;
• strong time management and attention to detail;
• strong organizational skills; and
• ability to efficiently manage multiple assignments.

Other Position Information
PCR: 2904000
Division: Law
Department: Law
Union/Grade: Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.