Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Posted 4 months ago
Internship
Boston, Massachusetts
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will assist with legal research and writing, document drafting, litigation assistance, and general legal work as assigned. They will gain exposure to construction law, real estate law, environmental law, and public/legislative/administrative law.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Legal Research
Writing
Document Drafting
Litigation Assistance
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Environmental Law
Public Law
Administrative Law
Communication Skills
Interest in Public Service
Team Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Time Management
Job Description
Agency Overview
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth's assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.
We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth's citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
We support the growth of the Commonwealth's economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning, and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.
DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healy-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.
General Statement of the Position, Duties, and Responsibilities
The Office of the General Counsel of the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is offering a legal internship in the Office of the General Counsel to law students for Summer 2026. This is a paid position with the Commonwealth. DCAMM will consider applications for a full-time placement (a co-op type position) for Summer 2026.
The intern will work closely with the General Counsel and several Deputy General Counsels and gain excellent experience in legal research and writing, transactional document drafting and review, and substantive knowledge of and exposure to the practice of construction law, real estate law, environmental law, and public/legislative/administrative law. The intern's responsibilities will include, but not limited to, legal research and writing, document drafting, litigation assistance and general legal work as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent academic credentials and verbal/written communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in the legal practice areas of the DCAMM Office of the General Counsel, administrative law and/or public service.
Experience in land, real estate, environmental or construction law preferred.
*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MassDEP serves the Commonwealth by protecting natural resource areas that involve water, land and air. MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. MassDEP enforces environmental laws, provides technical assistance to cities and towns, issues permits and licenses for activities near sensitive resources, inspects contaminated site cleanups, and partners with other federal and state agencies, municipal officials and environmental stakeholders.
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