Assistant Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General

Government Bureau

Trial Division

(Western MA Regional Office, Springfield, MA)

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. This position is located in the Office’s Western MA Regional Office, Springfield.

Primary Duties: 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. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: At least five years’ experience handling all aspects of civil litigation is preferred. Persuasive oral and written communication skills are also preferred. Exposure to managing a large and varied caseload would be valuable. Prior legal experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation. 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. Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, client and opposing party locations, and law offices. (Vehicle not required as pool cars are available for work use.) Individual must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.

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

Salary: $78,586 to $117,879, as determined by JD year.

Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website’s jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to register and create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly using the AGO’s online Employment and Recruitment jobs portal. The application deadline for this posting is November 19, 2024.

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) 963-2041.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Samantha Ross, Managing Administrative Assistant

Western Mass Regional Office

(413) 523-7741

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.