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Contracted Student Interns - (23000CKX)

Description

 

 

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.  

 

The Duration of this internship is January 2024 – May 2024

 

Interns will assist the Office of General Counsel in providing legal support to MassDEP on a wide range of issues, including the protection of public resources, the remediation of contamination, promoting environmental justice to address disparate impacts to vulnerable communities, and mitigating the effects of climate change. This is an intern contracted position for up to 22.5 hours per week starting in January 2024 and ending in May 2024.

 

As part of their internship, students will research a wide range of legal issues, draft memoranda, and present findings to MassDEP staff. Interns will work one-on-one with individual attorneys and be able to participate in deliberative meetings and administrative appeals as part of their internship.

 

Qualifications

 

 

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

 

 Preferred Qualifications.

 A background with environmental law and administrative law is extremely helpful, but any law student with an interest in environmental protection and environmental justice is encouraged to apply. Other legal coursework that may be beneficial includes property, corporations, and land use.  Applicants are required to: (1) Be enrolled in a JD or LLM degree program; and (2) Submit a cover letter, application, resume, writing sample, and transcript.

 

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% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

 

Official Title: Contracted Student Interns

Primary Location

 

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street

Job

 

: Contractor

Agency

 

: Department of Environmental Protection

Schedule

 

: Part-time

Shift

 

: Day

Job Posting

 

: Nov 22, 2023, 1:25:04 PM

Number of Openings

 

: 1

Salary

 

: 22.00 - 26.00 Hourly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Melixza Esenyie - 6176261282

Bargaining Unit: Non

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes