Job Title: DOL Legal Internship
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform legal research including analysis of regulations, statutes, and case law.
- Prepare research memoranda.
- Gather information and prepare written reports, charts, and other written materials summarizing information.
- Attend board meetings and administrative hearings.
- Assist Prosecuting Counsel and Hearings Officers with administrative hearings, Board Counsel with board meetings, and the Assistant General Counsel for Public Affairs with responses to public records requests.
- Prepare preliminary drafts of documents such as letters, notices, and reports for review by DOL attorneys.
Education and Experience Information:
- Currently pursuing a . at an accredited United States law school.
- Demonstrated legal research skills and ability to use legal research platforms.
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Demonstrated written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and handle sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have legal work authorization in the .
Salary Information:
- Legal Interns will be paid $21 an hour.
Additional Information:
- The internship will take place from September 2025 through December 2025.
- Interns will work 2 - 4 days a week, requiring a minimum of 12 - 20 hours each week.
- Interns are required to work in-office at One Federal Street and will not be permitted to telework.
- Interviews will be conducted virtually.
- First consideration is given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days of the job posting.
- The internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), a state government agency.
- Interns will participate in an intern orientation, technical training, and development program.
- The role offers the chance to learn directly from experienced attorneys and build peer networks.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer encouraging females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
- The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
