Legal Intern

Legal Intern (260001C8)

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources while creating a clean energy future for all residents. Through stewardship of open spaces, protection of environmental resources, and advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. EEA is committed to environmental justice, ensuring every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and share equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is the State Energy Office and the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER's mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future. It focuses on transitioning the energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving the energy system infrastructure. DOER supports the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals through planning, regulation, and funding, and provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities.

DOER is seeking a legal intern to gain practical experience and assist in providing legal services and support to DOER staff on a variety of energy matters. The intern will work on energy policy and regulatory issues related to energy efficiency, solar, renewable and alternative energy, Massachusetts Green Communities, clean‑energy siting and permitting, electric transportation, and related environmental justice concerns.

• Assist in providing legal services and support to DOER staff on a range of energy‑related matters.
• Support administrative proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
• Conduct legal and policy research on energy regulation and industry‑related issues within the Commonwealth.
• Assist with analysis of energy policy and regulatory initiatives, including energy efficiency, solar, renewable and alternative energy programs.
• Support work related to Massachusetts Green Communities, clean‑energy siting and permitting, and electric transportation initiatives.
• Evaluate the impacts of energy policies on all energy consumers, with particular attention to environmental justice, low‑income, and vulnerable populations.
• Draft memoranda, summaries, and other legal or policy‑related materials as needed.

• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills in oral and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish assigned work objectives within deadlines.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and understanding of statutory, regulatory, or similar legal frameworks.
• Interest in gaining legal experience in energy and public utility regulatory law.
• Independent judgment in decision‑making and the ability to draft and support legal analysis.
• Willingness to exercise initiative.

• Hourly rate: $18.00/hour for College Undergraduate Students and $28.00/hour for Graduate Students.
• Internship duration:
  June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026
• Hours per week:
  Full time – 37.5 hours per week
• This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in‑office per week.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked “as relevant” to your application. Submit your application within the first 14 days of posting for first consideration.

An Equal Opportunity / Affinity 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. 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 Type: Environmental and Energy
Agency:
Department of Energy Resources

Schedule:

Full‑time

Shift: Day
Job Posting:
Feb 25, 2026, 3:11:52 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: $18.00 – $28.00 hourly