Chief State Trial Counsel

Chief State Trial Counsel

Executive Bureau

Office of the State Trial Counsel

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced civil litigator to serve as Chief State Trial Counsel.

Primary Duties: The Chief State Trial Counsel will create and lead a new Office of the State Trial Counsel, which represents the Attorney General’s commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the Attorney General’s Office. This new Office will serve Assistant Attorneys General within the Office’s civil enforcement and litigation bureaus (including its Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, Energy & Environment, and Government Bureaus) as a central resource for trial strategy, case development, and trial preparation and presentation. The Office of the State Trial Counsel will support Assistant Attorneys General in specific litigation matters and will lead or otherwise work directly on select complex litigation matters, as needed. The successful candidate will create and run an officewide hub for civil trial advocacy training and skills development for the Office.

Position Requirements: A minimum of 10 years of relevant complex civil litigation and trial experience (which may include judicial clerkships) and Massachusetts bar membership are required. Significant trial advocacy experience, outstanding oral and written communication skills, thorough knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and a strong ability to work with a deadline is essential. Because the candidate will be responsible for developing a new office within the AGO, they must have experience setting organizational goals, engaging in strategic planning, and implementing effective systems. The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior attorneys, and working effectively in teams is essential. A familiarity with Massachusetts Superior Court practice, particularly the Business Litigation Session, is desirable.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to work successfully in a fast-paced public sector law office.

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

Salary: $165,395

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 20, 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:

Lily Welch, Special Assistant to the Attorney General

Executive Bureau

617-963-2632

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.