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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 Labor Relations Unit is responsible for advising executive and senior management on all labor and employment matters as well as representing the agency in all administrative forums including the Department of Labor Relations, Civil Service Commission, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and binding arbitration. The Unit represents the agency in collective bargaining negotiations with employee unions and works to ensure proper administration of applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Unit reviews employment-related policies, negotiates settlement agreements and provides training to agency personnel on a variety of subjects. Position Summary The successful candidate will provide assistance with resolving issues presented to Labor Relations. This will include document review, assistance in preparing for administrative hearings, participating in grievance proceedings, and other related tasks in support of Labor Relations. * *Core Responsibilities - Perform legal research through Lexis to identify and consolidate recent cases on current issues. - Perform document review of exhibits and other discovery requests - Assist in the preparation of exhibits for grievances, motions, and administrative hearings. - Work with Labor in organizing internal document structure and updating tracking sheets. - Assist in the review of documents for personal identifying information and other confidential information that must be redacted before disclosure. Preferred Qualifications - Interest in or experience working in the public sector on employment or labor issues. - The ability to prioritize, adapt and respond to a wide range of legal inquiries and assignments. * * * 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: Contractor* *Organization: Department of Revenue *Title: *Summer Intern - Labor Relations * Location: *Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street Requisition ID: 250002NZ