Assistant Attorney General

Overview

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Job Description - ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (260000IH)

The Assistant Attorney General will represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits, including tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights cases. The Assistant Attorney General will maintain an active caseload, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.

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.

$87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year.

To apply for this position, visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at Bamboo

HR and apply directly. Applications submitted via Mass Careers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. The Final date to receive applications is February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience, including experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a large and varied caseload, preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, client, opposing party locations, and law offices. (Pool cars available for work use.)
• Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment and a connection to the people and communities we serve.

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 Mass Careers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mass Careers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at:
www.mass.gov/ago/employment
.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to Trial Division:

Primary Location
:
Unspecified
Job
:
Unclassified
Agency
:
Office of the Attorney General
Schedule
:
Full-time
Shift
:
Day
Job Posting
:
Jan 22, 2026, 5:01:20 PM
Number of Openings
: 1

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