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University Enterprises Inc.

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Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

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$21.48 - $33.51/hr

Under close supervision of the Assistant General Counsel managing the Office of General Counsel ... Legal Intern Classification: GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT $21.48 - $33.51 New to State candidates ...

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Office of the General Counsel Fall Internship

Office of the General Counsel Fall Internship

General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Agency Overview

DCAMM'S Mission

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, and is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property acquisitions, dispositions, management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. DCAMM is the steward of all the Commonwealth's assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet. We are responsible for all real estate activities, including acquisitions, dispositions and leasing, managing over 100 transactions each year.

  • 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, and advisors to, 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.

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 Fall 2026. This is a paid position with the Commonwealth.  DCAMM will consider applications for a full-time placement (a co-op type position) or up to two part-time positions for Fall 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 be 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.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

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.

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