ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Trial Division
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to join the Trial Division within the Government Bureau. The position is based in the Boston Office and represents and defends 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 attorney will maintain an active caseload and handle matters from pleadings and discovery through depositions, dispositive motions, and trials in superior and federal courts. The position is full-time and exempt. The office’s current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions; on in-office days, employees must report to a designated office in Boston or a regional office. Salary is $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.
Requirements
- Membership in the Massachusetts bar.
- At least five years of civil litigation experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Access to reliable transportation or a valid driver’s license, as travel may be required.
- Demonstrated interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment and a connection to the people and communities served.
Nice To Haves
- Civil litigation experience in at least one of these areas: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation.
- Experience managing a large and varied caseload.
Responsibilities
- Represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in civil lawsuits.
- Manage an active and varied caseload.
- Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare and argue dispositive motions.
- Prepare for and try cases in superior and federal courts.
- Travel as required to courts, client and opposing-party locations, and law offices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
