Office of the General Counsel Fall Internship

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full employee benefits package

Experience in diverse legal fields

Job summary

A state government agency in Boston is offering a paid legal internship for Fall 2026. The internship includes responsibilities such as conducting legal research, assisting in litigation support, and performing general legal tasks. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and a strong interest in administrative, construction, real estate, or environmental law. The position is part-time with an hourly rate between $17.00 and $35.00, and potentially allows for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Interest in administrative law, construction, real-estate, or environmental law.
• Experience in land, real-estate, environmental, or construction law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and drafting assignments.
• Assist in litigation support.
• Perform general legal tasks as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Verbal communication

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Office of the General Counsel Fall Internship (260002YE) – the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) oversees more than $2 billion in capital programs and projects, manages over 5.5 million square feet of state buildings, and handles real estate, environmental, construction, and public‑law matters. The office is offering a paid legal internship for Fall 2026.

Agency Overview

The DCAMM manages over 5.5 million square feet of state buildings and handles real estate, environmental, construction, and public‑law matters for the Commonwealth.

Position Overview

The intern will work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels, gaining experience in legal research, writing, drafting, and exposure to construction, real‑estate, environmental, and public law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and drafting assignments.
• Assist in litigation support.
• Perform general legal tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in administrative law, construction, real‑estate, or environmental law.
• Experience in land, real‑estate, environmental, or construction law.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Compensation & Work Details

Paid position. Hourly rate $17.00–$35.00. Part‑time, day shift. Potentially hybrid work schedule. Two openings.

Benefits

Full employee benefits package that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

The Commonwealth 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. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Contact: Nancy Daiute, Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator, 617‑680‑3880, for diversity, affirmative action or reasonable accommodation questions.

Job Posting

April 13, 2026, 4:36:22 PM

Number of Openings

2

Schedule

Part‑time

Shift

Day