The Department of Public Utilities is an adjudicatory agency overseen by a three-member Commission. It is responsible for oversight of investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water utilities in the Commonwealth; developing alternatives to traditional regulation; monitoring service quality; regulating safety in the transportation and gas pipeline areas; and for the siting of energy facilities. The mission of the Department is to ensure that utility consumers are provided with the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost; to protect the public safety from transportation and gas pipeline related accidents; to oversee the energy facilities siting process; and to ensure that residential ratepayers’ rights are protected.
The Legal Division staff serves as the chief legal and policy advisor to the Commission and provides legal support to all divisions of the Department.
POSITION: Legal Intern (unpaid)
DUTIES: Provide assistance to legal staff of state regulatory agency. Duties involve legal research, drafting documents, answering public inquiries, preparing correspondence, and performing other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have completed one year of law school, and have excellent writing, research and organizational skills, as well as an interest in administrative, energy, or environmental law.
HOW TO APPLY: Send cover letter specifying preferred start date and resume to: stephanie.mealey@mass.gov
The Department is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.