Administrative Office Internship-Land Court

Title: Administrative Office Internship-Land Court

Starting Pay: College students $20.00 an hour

Departmental Mission Statement: The Land Court’s mission is to provide an accessible forum where specialized expertise is applied to resolve disputes involving the ownership, development, and use of real property throughout the Commonwealth.  The judges and staff are committed to serving the public and the real estate and trial bars in a respectful, efficient manner by issuing decisions that are equitable and legally well-reasoned, and by providing readily available, reliable guidance to property owners and registries of deeds regarding registered land transactions.

LAND COURT ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Notes: 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.

• You must upload a current resume and cover letter to your profile during the application process.
• This internship will be fully on-site five days a week at the courthouse. 
• This internship prefers current college students who have completed either their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior year.

This position is located at:
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108

Position Summary: The Land Court is seeking a summer student intern to provide administrative and paralegal assistance to the Recorder’s Office Title Examination Department on its case workflows and to the Administrative Office on its Access to Justice initiatives pertaining to court forms. The Land Court student intern will work onsite at the courthouse alongside the Land Court’s legal and administrative staff to assist with administrative responsibilities, as well as other court projects, as assigned. Familiarity and comfort working with computers and Office/Adobe software will be important in this role. While working on team projects, and with guidance from Land Court staff, the intern will learn hands-on about the law and legal procedures, court administration, access to justice initiatives at the court, and case workflows. The intern will also gain experience with legal terminology and develop organizational skills and administrative experience in an office and courthouse setting. There will also be courtroom observational opportunities as well as training and “brown bag” learning opportunities available to all interns during the summer program.
This is an ideal internship experience for students who are interested in gaining administrative work experience or pursuing further legal studies or a career in the courts.

The intern will be responsible for:

• Reviewing case files and drafting memoranda regarding case status and legal issues presented.
• Preparing case files for review and subsequent action by attorneys and judges.
• Organizing case files and records, as well as retrieving and archiving case files and records.
• Assisting with organizing and updating court forms and Land Court user guidance materials
• Assisting administrative and legal court staff with day-to-day administrative office support duties.
• Assisting  with drafting letters and correspondences.
• Performing a variety of other tasks and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Desired skills and background from the intern:
• Strong computer skills and familiarity and comfort using office software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and Zoom videoconferencing).
• Ability to perform general office tasks (answering phones, emailing, photocopying, and scanning).
• Ability to maintain professional discretion and strict privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong interest in the law and legal fields of study; interest in real estate law a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, comfort working in a team environment or independently, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Educational or professional experience that demonstrates intellectual curiosity, willingness to learn, and leadership abilities.
• Any prior administrative work or office experience a plus.