ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION/Police Accountability Unit

(boston or Regional Office)

The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Police Accountability Unit (PAU).  This innovative Unit within the Civil Rights Division protects the civil rights of people who interact with local police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the PAU Director to pursue the Unit’s mission to investigate and redress patterns or practices of racially biased or otherwise unlawful policing, provide support to law enforcement agencies regarding civil rights compliance, and protect the civil rights of incarcerated people. Responsibilities include:

·         Screening and developing new matters.

·         Conducting comprehensive investigations involving interviews, data analysis, and retaining and working with experts.

·         Drafting written recommendations including legal analyses.

·         Litigating cases in state and federal court related to PAU’s enforcement authority, including negotiating, monitoring, and enforcing settlement agreements.

·         Working collaboratively with other state agencies, including the Police Officer Standards & Training Commission (“POST”) and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (“EOPSS”).

·         Working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, including by providing technical assistance, legal guidance, and training on compliance with civil rights laws.

·         Developing legislative and policy initiatives.

·         Reviewing and drafting amicus briefs.

·         Engaging with community stakeholders on matters related to policing practices and criminal justice reform, including through speaking engagements and attendance at community meetings.

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, in Boston, New Bedford, Springfield, or Worcester.

Salary: