Assistant Attorney General | Trial Division
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Posted: April 6, 2026
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An Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Division of the Government Bureau in Boston, Massachusetts, will be responsible for representing and defending the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits
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Job Description
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 Requirements:
Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience, including experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience managing a large and varied caseload, preferred.
Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, client, opposing party locations, and law offices. (Pool cars available for work use.)
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.
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.
The application deadline for this posting is April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).
Application Process: To apply for this position, all applicant must visit the AGO website via this link to upload their cover letter, writing sample, resume, and submit an application.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants who are
in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Ellen Tierney, Managing Administrative Assistant
Trial Division
(617) 963-2358
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.