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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Probate & Family Court Summer Intern (Fiduciary Litigation Session)

Wrentham, MA

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Title: Probate & Family Court Summer Intern (Fiduciary Litigation Session)

At the Trial Court, we believe in Justice with Speed and Dignity. This is an amazing opportunity to see Justice at Work! Join the Trial Court for an 8-to-10-week paid internship this summer and experience the tremendous work the Trial Courts do every day.

The salary is $24.00 per hour up to 37.5-hour workweek

Departmental Mission Statement: The Probate and Family Court Department's mission is to deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable, and efficient forum to solve family and probate legal matters and to help and protect all individuals, families, and children impartially and respectfully. The Probate and Family Court Department has jurisdiction over family-related and probate matters, such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, ending parental rights, abuse prevention, wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. The court has 14 divisions.

Position Summary: The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court, will assist with analyzing and researching legal issues for the justices of the Fiduciary Litigation Session. The intern's primary duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and analyze issues of law, particularly those related to probate, estate, and trust matters
• Draft research memoranda
• Assist with preparing orders, judgments, and memoranda of decision
• Attend court sessions
• Assist with organizing case files and perform other case processing duties

The intern will be primarily located in the Norfolk Division of the Probate and Family Court but may be asked to travel to the Marlborough District Court as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Enrolled in and completion of 1L or 2L year in an accredited law school
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated interest in probate and trust law is preferred, such as completion of a trusts and estates law course, including a basic understanding of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) and/or the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code (MUTC)

Client-provided location(s): Norfolk, MA, USA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2300046K
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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