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Overview ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (250006PG) – Constitutional & Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau. The Attorney General’s Office seeks a highly motivated attorney to represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts, including issues involving constitutional and administrative law, state statutes and regulations, and agency adjudicatory decisions. Primary duties, responsibilities, and the casework described reflect a broad range of state governmental activity, including litigation in trial courts and appellate courts. Primary Duties Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency decisions. Position Details Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt Hybrid work model with some remote days; on in-office days, reports to Boston or regional office locations. Salary: $87,500 to $130,595, commensurate with JD year To apply: visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office (BambooHR) and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers are not received. Application deadline: October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM (ET) Qualifications Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending admission application. Must be a member of the bar of the United States District Court for Massachusetts or be eligible for admission in short order. 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience preferred. Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice. Effective legal writing skills and the ability to independently handle litigation in trial and appellate courts. Demonstrated interest in public service and working in a collaborative, public-law environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate a connection to the people and communities served and support a respectful and inclusive work environment. Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar-eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before start date. Candidates not yet admitted may be hired as “Counsel” and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date. The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions. How to Apply and Additional Information Do not apply via MassCareers. Applications must be submitted directly at You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. Do not select the MassCareers “apply online” option. Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to Government Bureau: (617) 963-2071. Accessibility: Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Assistance is available from the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932. Location and Schedule Primary Location: Office of the Attorney General, Boston or regional office Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Posting Details Job Posting: Sep 16, 2025, 8:50:02 PM Number of Openings: 1 Yearly compensation information is provided above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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