Legal Intern (Labor Relations) (Juris Doctorate Students)

The Legal Intern within the Labor Relations department will provide comprehensive support for Labor Relations functions of the MBTA. This includes collaborating closely with Labor Counsels on collective bargaining matters, conducting research and analysis on labor disputes and employee discipline issues, and preparing for hearings and arbitrations. The position also involves attending meetings in various formats, creating presentations and graphic materials, managing special projects, and maintaining organized electronic filing and archiving systems for labor-related documents.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate (law school) program and have already completed the first year to be considered. We are looking to hire one (1) intern, who will work 40 hours per week in-office for at least three months.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work closely with Labor Counsels to provide support and work collaboratively on collective bargaining matters.
• Conduct research and analyze issues pertaining to collective bargaining, labor disputes, and employee discipline.
• Participate in hearing / arbitration preparation and support Labor Counsels in researching and applying the Authority’s position.
• Attend virtual, phone, and in-person meetings, create graphic materials, presentations, and work on other projects as needed.
• Create electronic storage / filing / archiving of various documents pertinent to Labor functions.
• Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendums or hiring manager for department or location specific functions. 
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

* The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education 

• Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the Juris Doctorate program of law school with completion of the first year.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

• Above average ability to communicate clearly and concisely, presenting ideas in user-friendly language.
• Above average presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Above average research and analytical skills.
• Above average ability to interpret complex labor and employment issues.
• Above average ability to research complex topics and analyze the implications as it relates to the Authority and its employees.
• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interest in Labor law.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Above average organizational skills for managing electronic filing, archiving, and document storage systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms.
• Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail.
• Above average ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative environment as well as independently.
• Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply). The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1-B status.

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required.

Substitutions

• No substitutions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and/or Bloomberg Law.