ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for performing legal work for ERA, which includes serving as lead or co-counsel in litigation before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and federal and state courts; preparing briefs and other associated litigation and regulatory documents; conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda regarding energy, water, or other regulatory-related topics; hiring and working with subject matter experts; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice; strategizing and developing case-related action plans; and investigating and prosecuting civil energy enforcement cases.

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 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 July 16, 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:

Jen Foley, Paralegal
Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division
(617) 963-2681

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• A member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Applicants should have at least one of the following qualifications:
1. At least two years of civil or criminal litigation experience.
2. At least one year of experience in connection with the regulation of gas, electric, and/or water companies.
3. At least one year of regulatory or administrative law experience relevant to the ERA's work.
• Additional years of experience in the above practice areas and experience in complex litigation preferred.
• Ability to litigate on both policy and technical issues, with emphasis on those involving economic, financial, and accounting issues.
• Demonstrated ability to learn previously unfamiliar technical concepts and material quickly and successfully is preferred.
• Effective research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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 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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