ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL / COUNSEL II

Primary Duties: Assistant Attorneys General are responsible for the enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction bidding, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes. Assistant Attorneys General maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Assistant Attorneys General also participate in community engagement initiatives, including making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $3,337.33 - $4,868.85/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.

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 May 26, 2025.

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:

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant
Fair Labor Division
(617) 963-2126

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Position Requirements : Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights, and/or criminal litigation experience in the district and superior courts, including grand jury. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Interest in developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft and a working knowledge
of Massachusetts labor and employment laws. Ability to advise Office of the Attorney General staff and the public on legal matters by interpreting M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 149A, M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M and M.G.L. Chapter 7C and other related regulations, statutes and case law. This includes educating the public on the laws, rules and policies governing Office operations, and investigating and adjudicating cases where violations of the public construction bidding laws may have occurred.

The candidate must be able to interact effectively and convey information. The candidate must have the ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them. We seek an individual who possesses excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office, and who demonstrates an attention to detail. Applicants must possess an ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines. Spanish, Portuguese and/or Chinese or other language fluency desirable.
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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