Legal Intern
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Job Description
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Federal Reserve Bank of BostonThis position is part of the Banks Internship/ Co-op Program which is offered to students who are currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate studies. This Program identifies talented and qualified candidates who could potentially fill professional job openings in the Bank.This job is eligible for a hybrid schedule with some on-site work expected.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for conducting legal research; drafting legal memoranda; supporting the in-house functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; and interacting with members of the legal department and participating in meetings.
Please provide a resume cover letter and writing sample.
Availability: June to early August
Principal Accountabilities:
- 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.
Other Accountabilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
This position is not required to directly supervise other employees.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Banks ethics rules which generally prohibit employees their spouses/domestic partners and minor children from owning financial interests such as stocks or bonds from banks savings associations and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you your spouse or domestic partner or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Banks Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeRegular / Temporary
TemporaryJob Exempt (Yes / No)
NoJob Category
Internship Family GroupWork Shift
First (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
