ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Trial Division
Commonwealth of MassachusettsAbout the role
Description
Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.
To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
GOVERNMENT BUREAU
TRIAL DIVISION
(Boston Office)
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General’s Trial Division within the Government Bureau.
Primary Duties: 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 assuming responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.
Salary: $87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year.
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 April 27, 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:
Ellen Tierney, Managing Administrative Assistant
Trial Division
(617) 963-2358
Qualifications
· Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
· At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience, including experience in a
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