Job Description
About Us
The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth's Executive Branch, EOTSS oversees and manages the enterprise technology, digital infrastructure and services, as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and an enterprise Standard Operating Environment that includes an information security and risk management framework for over 125 state agencies and over 43,000 state employees. We directly serve our constituents by providing digital services and tools that enable taxpayers, drivers, businesses, visitors, families and other citizens to do business with the Commonwealth in a way that makes every interaction with government easier, faster, and more secure.
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Our Mission: We provide technology leadership across the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of public service and foster positive community outcomes.
About the General Counsel's Office
The General Counsel's Office provides legal guidance on data privacy, cybersecurity, emerging technologies (e.g. generative artificial intelligence), government technology policies, as well as open meeting law, public records, state ethics, contracting and procurement. We support the agency's efforts in governance, compliance, and risk management, ensuring that state technology initiatives align with legal and ethical standards. The team also includes the Privacy Office, which is actively engaged in implementing a software solution to manage privacy impact assessments and ensure compliance with evolving state and federal privacy regulations. The team also includes the eDiscovery Office, which provides enterprise eDiscovery services for executive offices within the Commonwealth.
About the Role
EOTSS is seeking a Legal Intern for our 2025 Summer Internship. As an intern, you will provide support in conducting legal research on privacy laws in Massachusetts and other jurisdictions, analyzing administrative law issues (e.g. open meeting law, state ethics, and public records law) and assisting with the agency's regulatory and governance functions.
The primary work location for this role is 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting legal research on privacy laws in Massachusetts and other states.
• Supporting the Office of the General Counsel's administrative law functions including researching open meeting law, state ethics, compliance, and public records requests.
• Observing and assisting with public board meetings and governance discussions, gaining firsthand experience in government regulatory processes.
• Assisting in the implementation of a new privacy impact assessment process and software by reviewing legal considerations and ensuring alignment of regulatory requirements.
• Drafting legal memoranda and policy summaries on privacy regulations compliance requirements, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating with legal and IT teams to analyze the impact of new privacy laws on agency policies and procedures, preparing at least one writing sample-quality legal memo as a key deliverable with the opportunity to produce additional research materials.
Required Qualifications:
• Must have completed one (1) year of law school.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse, multi-skilled team.
• Ability to communicate methods and findings verbally, in writing, and visually to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with confidential, protected and sensitive data, and working knowledge of data privacy and handling practices.
• Interest in public policy or administration; experience in a government setting.
Qualifications
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% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.