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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston · 1 day ago

Legal Intern - Graduate

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $36/hr

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is focused on promoting sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. The Legal Intern will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and support the in-house functions of the Bank while interacting with the legal department.

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Responsibilities

Research and analyze various legal resources and authorities, e.g. case law, statutes and regulations, regulatory guidance, congressional/legislative history, and legal treatises

Track and/or monitor pertinent legislation, legislative and regulatory developments, media/press reports and information, and cases; report as requested or assigned

Handle personal and confidential material

Prepare legal memoranda, reports, and varied other written documentation, properly and thoroughly citing sources/legal authority

Relay and discuss legal information, and research results and analysis, to Legal Department colleagues and clients, both face-to-face and as otherwise may be requested or appropriate

Attend select legal conference calls, meetings, seminars and webinars on pertinent topics and provide notes or de-briefings as requested or appropriate

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal memorandaAnalyzing legal resourcesTracking legislationCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in graduate studies

Conducting legal research

Drafting legal memoranda

Supporting the in-house functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Interacting with members of the legal department

Participating in meetings

Research and analyze various legal resources and authorities, e.g. case law, statutes and regulations, regulatory guidance, congressional/legislative history, and legal treatises

Track and/or monitor pertinent legislation, legislative and regulatory developments, media/press reports and information, and cases

Handle personal and confidential material

Prepare legal memoranda, reports, and varied other written documentation, properly and thoroughly citing sources/legal authority

Relay and discuss legal information, and research results and analysis, to Legal Department colleagues and clients, both face-to-face and as otherwise may be requested or appropriate

Attend select legal conference calls, meetings, seminars and webinars on pertinent topics and provide notes or de-briefings as requested or appropriate

Provide a resume, cover letter, and writing sample

Availability: End of May to early August