2024 Summer - Legal Intern

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

As part of the central bank of the United States, the Boston Fed works to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation.

We contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts.

This job is eligible for a hybrid schedule with some on-site work expected.

This position is responsible for conducting legal research; drafting legal memoranda; supporting the in-house functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; supporting the supervision, regulation, and credit functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Federal Reserve System; supporting and interacting with members of the legal department and participating in meetings.

Please provide a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Availability: End of May to late July or 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.

The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

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 ...