Public Sector Legal Intern (JD) – Transportation

Massachusetts-Bay-Transportation-Authority

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship
Academic credit via externship

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and MassDOT Office of General Counsel are seeking legal interns for the upcoming term in Boston, MA. Interns will work under a supervising attorney to develop legal writing and research skills and gain exposure to transportation, government, and in-house practice areas.

Applicants must have completed at least the first year of law school and be enrolled or preparing for the Bar Exam, with strong academics and communication, organizational, and

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an accredited JD program and has completed at least the first year.
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to collaborate, be detail oriented, and organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support and participate in a variety of administrative tasks related to assigned practice area.
  • 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.

Skills

Legal writing
Legal research
Communication
Detail oriented
Organizational skills
Collaboration

Education

First-year law student (completed)

Job description

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and MassDOT Office of General Counsel are seeking legal interns for the upcoming term in Boston, MA. Interns will work under a supervising attorney to develop legal writing and research skills and gain exposure to transportation, government, and in-house practice areas.

Applicants must have completed at least the first year of law school and be enrolled or preparing for the Bar Exam, with strong academics and communication, organizational, and

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