ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

ECSF is an interagency team that includes prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office, detectives from the Massachusetts Environmental Police, and investigators, engineers, and attorneys from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("MassDEP"). ECSF partners meet regularly to evaluate whether enforcement against particular environmental violators should be handled administratively, civilly, or criminally. The most egregious violations are referred for criminal prosecution. In the past several years, the focus of ECSF's criminal prosecutions has been on improper disposal of hazardous waste, failure to properly report spills of oil or hazardous materials, failure to properly abate and dispose of asbestos, failure to abate lead paint hazards, and exposing workers and children to unsafe conditions. ECSF has state-wide jurisdiction and as such, prosecutes cases in the Superior and District courts across the Commonwealth.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will assume an existing caseload of substantive prosecutions and investigations, as well as responsibility for handling new assignments that include initial review of allegations, formal grand jury investigations, and criminal prosecutions up to, and including, trial. Other duties include reviewing referrals and complaints; leading and coordinating investigations in collaboration with partners including the Massachusetts Environmental Police and MassDEP; preparing and reviewing applications for search warrants; participating in witness interviews; criminal motion practice; and representing the Attorney General at meetings with other governmental agencies and the regulated community.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt.

Location: The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position would be able to work out of the Boston office or one of the regional offices, which are located in Springfield, New Bedford, and Worcester.

Salary: $87,500-$130,595 commensurate with JD year and experience



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 February 11, 2026, 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:

Grace Sokolow, Administrative Assistant

Environmental Crimes Strike Force Division

(617) 963-2272

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.

• Minimum of five (5) years of substantive litigation experience, including trials, motion practice, discovery practice, other pre-trial litigation, grand jury practice, and/or deposition practice.

• Experience in criminal law, as either a prosecutor or defense attorney, is highly desirable.

• Experience in environmental law, is preferred, although not required.

• Ability to handle multiple complex criminal matters and to represent the Commonwealth effectively in court and with the public.

• Excellent writing, communication, and courtroom skills.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, as well as independently in a fast-paced environment.

• A valid driver's license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts across Massachusetts.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection 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.



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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-260000HI

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-22T18:36:08