Assistant Attorney General

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION

The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General is looking for an attorney to join the Civil Rights Division (CRD). The successful candidate will be strongly committed to the mission of the Division, which is to protect and advance the constitutional and statutory civil rights and liberties of residents and visitors to the Commonwealth. The Division works to prevent and remedy discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in order to ensure equal opportunity and safeguard constitutional rights for all. The Division is particularly committed to serving vulnerable and historically marginalized individuals through community-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and data-driven legal advocacy and affirmative legal action. We strive for equity, underscoring the importance of intersectionality and racial justice. Embedded in the Division are units dedicated to protecting individuals and communities impacted by issues of children’s justice, disability rights, and police accountability. The Division works to ensure equal opportunity and constitutional rights in areas such as housing, public accommodations, employment, education, healthcare, criminal justice, immigration, and voting.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will conduct investigations; litigate cases in state and federal court; develop policy initiatives; review and mediate complaints from members of the public; review and draft amicus briefs and proposed legislation; and conduct outreach with community and advocacy groups, including through speaking engagements and attendance at community meetings.

Position Requirements:

Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application for admission.

Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division.

Demonstrated connection to the people and communities served by the Attorney General’s Office, including experience working directly with or on behalf of members of the public, especially historically marginalized communities.

Civil investigation and/or litigation experience, preferably including large-scale investigations and complex litigation.

Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Experience with public speaking.

A demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.

Prior experience in civil rights or related areas of law is preferred.

Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole, is a plus.

Position Type: Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $84,134 to $125,572, commensurate with JD year and experience.

Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website’s jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants who need an accommodation. For assistance, please contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Rose Woods, Administrative Assistant

Civil Rights Division

(617) 963-2345

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.