Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General’s Trial Division.
Primary Duties: Represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits, including tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights cases. Maintain an active caseload, including assuming responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt -- Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.
Salary: $78,586 to $117,879, as determined by JD year
To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is July 17, 2024.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.
Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.
Inquiries Regarding Position & Status May Be Made To
Ellen Tierney, Managing Administrative Assistant
Trial Division
(617) 963-2358
Qualifications
Position Requirements: At least five years’ experience handling all aspects of civil litigation is preferred. Persuasive oral and written communication skills are also preferred. Exposure to managing a large and varied caseload would be valuable. Prior legal experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment and a connection to the people and communities we serve. Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, client, and opposing party locations and law offices. (Vehicle not required -- pool cars available for work use.) Individual must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.
Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
Official Title: Assistant Attorney General
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place
Job
: Legal Services
Agency
: Office of the Attorney General
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Jun 26, 2024, 7:46:55 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 78,586.00 - 117,879.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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