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MassHousing · 1 day ago

Summer Legal Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

MassHousing is an innovative agency dedicated to confronting housing challenges in the Commonwealth. They are seeking a Legal Intern to support affordable housing multi-family transactions and general legal functions, providing hands-on experience in real estate and affordable housing law.

Real EstateRentalRental Property

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Train with lawyers across various specializations in the Legal Department to gain a broad understanding of affordable housing legal practices

Assist with general multi-family transactional work

Apply training received (various specializations, general real estate, program-specific legal practices, etc.) to successfully participate and collaborate in special projects

Provide support to Agency day-to-day legal functions

Attend in closing calls and internal meetings

Qualification

Real estate lawAffordable housingMicrosoft OfficeFinance backgroundInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerTime management

Required

Have completed their first year of law school

Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment

Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow

Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated

Possesses proven oral and written communication skills

Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion