Agency Overview
The Department of Revenue’s core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.
Bureau/Division Overview
The mission of the Department of Revenue’s Child Support Enforcement division is to protect the economic well-being of the Commonwealth’s children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood. Effective child support enforcement is an essential part of the larger effort by the Commonwealth and the federal government to promote families’ economic self-sufficiency.
Position Summary
The intern will work in a litigation support role providing administrative support to legal processing in the region, working closely with the Regional Counsel and her team to assist in the ensuring efficient and timely legal processing and will interface regularly with regional attorneys gaining valuable experience in a legal setting.
Core Responsibilities
· Work collaboratively in a professional manner in an office environment
· Provide administrative support to the regional legal team as directed by the Regional Counsel
· Assist attorneys with collating and mailing hearing notices and other legal forms
· Provide assistance to the attorneys in preparation for weekly Zoom hearings
Preferred Qualifications
· Ability to follow directions and stay on task independently with attention to detail
· Exhibit comfort with technology in an office environment
· Understand the importance of confidentiality
· Have interest in legal work
An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.