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State of Massachusetts Summer Intern - Child Support - Western Region in Springfield, Massachusetts
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./ First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see Preferred Qualifications. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Community and Social Services *Organization: Department of Revenue *Title: *Summer Intern - Child Support - Western Region Location: Massachusetts-Springfield- 1 Federal Street Requisition ID: 240002GK