Summer Intern - Child Support - Policy & Procedures
About The Position
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 The mission of the Department of Revenue’s Child Support Services Division is to enhance the well-being of children by partnering with parents and caregivers to meet the financial needs of the family. Effective child support services are an essential part of the larger effort by the Commonwealth and the federal government to promote families' economic self-sufficiency. DOR/CSS’s core functions are to establish parentage, and establish, enforce and modify child support and health insurance orders. Much of our success depends on collaborations with a wide variety of state agencies and private entities. An intern in the Policy and Procedures group of the Office of Chief Legal Counsel supports our role in managing the legal practice and child support policy for the Commonwealth, as well as supporting functional teams within OCLC, including Problem Resolution Office for individual casework, and the statewide Safety Team in our initiative of outreach with domestic violence advocates.
Nice To Haves
- Writing experience
- Interest in law and public service
Responsibilities
- Non-legal research
- Writing policy changes
- Updating a legal memorandum folder
- Assisting with public records requests
- Participation in the SAVES initiative
- Outreach related to Safety
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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