ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Duties:

The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex civil and criminal matters. Key responsibilities include partnering with federal and state agencies, and civilian investigators, to investigate allegations of fraud against the state Medicaid program and allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds occurring in long-term care facilities and from Medicaid members in health care settings. The Assistant Attorney General will draft administrative demands, civil investigative demands, and grand jury subpoenas. Duties also include drafting complaints for civil cases and applications for complaints in criminal district court cases and presenting evidence to grand juries.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt.

Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office

Salary: $84,134-$125,572, commensurate with JD year.

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office at BambooHR 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 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM (ET) .

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) 963-2932.

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:

Stacy Handy, Managing Administrative Assistant

Medicaid Fraud Division

(617) 963-2875

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

• Three to six years of civil litigation experience or criminal prosecution experience, including conducting grand jury investigations and superior court trials preferred.

• Background in complex civil litigation, health care fraud litigation, and False Claims Act litigation preferred.

• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as 'Counsel' and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection and commitment to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

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 .