Assistant Attorney General / State Trial Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for one or more highly motivated attorneys with litigation experience to serve as Assistant Attorney General/State Trial Counsel in the new Office of the State Trial Counsel (OSTC). OSTC represents the Attorney General’s commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the Attorney General’s Office. This new Office serves as a central resource for litigation strategy, case development, trial preparation and presentation. The Office’s work also involves leading or joining civil litigation teams that challenge federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least three (3) years of relevant civil litigation experience, which may include judicial clerkships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced public sector law office and meet deadlines.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and familiarity with federal district court and Massachusetts Superior Court practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters.
• Work on complex civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.
• Maintain an active caseload, including working actively on litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief State Trial Counsel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees