Massachusetts State Retirement Board Legal Department Co-op | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program

Job Description

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General ("Treasury")

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

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Office Location: 1 Winter Street, Boston MA 02108

Purpose: The Office of the State Treasurer's Legal Department is seeking a law student (2L or 3L) during the Summer 2025 semester. This position will provide support for the legal unit of the Massachusetts State Retirement Board ("MSRB").

About the Legal Department: In part, acts as in-house counsel to the Treasury Executive Staff and all Treasury departments. Attorneys advise and consult department heads and staff on a variety of legal issues, draft legal memoranda, appear in administrative hearings, negotiate contracts, respond to public records requests, interpret statutes and regulations, and guide the process for purchasing goods and services. The legal unit of the MSRB, a department with the Treasury which administers a defined benefit retirement plan for Commonwealth employees, is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Board and staff on all matters relative to the proper administration of the retirement system as governed by applicable state (M.G.L. c. 32) and federal requirements.

Position Summary: This position will work with the legal unit of the MSRB and will be exposed to a variety of areas, with primary focus on research and ad hoc projects. Co-ops will assist the MSRB legal team with researching specific questions regarding law and policy, preparing for administrative hearings, drafting hearing briefs and other legal written work, and attending various meetings alongside legal team. Interest and/or coursework in constitutional law, trusts & estates, contracts and laws pertaining to state employees and public bodies is strongly preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Research statutes, regulations, and case authority to respond to legal inquiries
• Develop working knowledge of M.G.L. c. 32 and related regulations
• Provide written or oral responses to legal inquiries
• Attend different meetings with Treasury legal staff
• Assist with different administrative tasks related to legal team operations
• Other tasks as requested

Qualifications

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong research skills, including adeptness with Westlaw
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Working knowledge of MS Office Software, especially Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at once

Program Benefits:

• Legal experience working within public sector
• Exposure to various areas of legal work

Application:

We are committed to advancing the experience of students in the workplace. To be considered for a position, please submit the following:

• Complete application form
• Resume and cover letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Writing sample (legal)

Compensation:

• The hourly pay for Co-Ops will be $25/hour

Work Schedule:

The program will allow you to work Monday through Friday (except for holidays) for 37.5 hours a work week from June to August over a 10-week timeframe. You must also be able to travel to the Boston Office location a minimum of 1-2 times a week based on your work schedule.