ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will conduct investigations; litigate cases in state and federal court; develop policy initiatives; review and mediate complaints from members of the public; review and draft amicus briefs and proposed legislation; and conduct outreach with community and advocacy groups, including through speaking engagements and attendance at community meetings. Candidates should note that engagement in litigation related to federal accountability is likely.

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 to $125,572, 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 October 1, 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:

Rose Woods, Administrative Assistant

Civil Rights Division

(617) 963-2345

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application for admission.

• Civil investigation and/or litigation experience, preferably including large-scale investigations and complex litigation.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division and experience working directly with or on behalf of members of the public, especially historically marginalized communities.

• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.

• Experience with public speaking.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.

• Prior experience in civil rights or related areas of law and experience in housing or employment is a plus.

• Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese or Haitian Creole, is a plus.

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 to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, 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-250006LQ

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-12T18:34:27