Assistant Attorney General | Gaming Enforcement Division
About The Position
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General for the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau. This division is a statewide team of prosecutors, investigators, and support staff, partnered with the Massachusetts State Police, responsible for investigating and prosecuting gaming-related crimes. The role involves investigating and prosecuting criminal conduct related to expanded gaming, including violations of specific Massachusetts statutes, as well as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering. The division also handles crimes originating at or connected to casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies. The position requires a candidate with proven versatility and adaptability, as division members work closely with law enforcement partners. The Assistant Attorney General will manage a complex caseload, lead and coordinate investigations with State Police and other professionals, screen cases, build relationships with stakeholders, participate in training, provide occasional district court coverage, and collaborate within the Attorney General's Office. All employees are subject to the Enhanced Code of Ethics.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar and a practicing attorney.
- At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney, preferably in state criminal practice.
- Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and comfortable appearing in court.
- Ability to conduct long- and short-term investigations, including lengthy grand jury investigations.
- Excellent legal writing experience and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, team-player, disciplined, ethical, and willing to learn, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- A valid Massachusetts Driver’s License is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of, or ability to gain understanding of, Massachusetts statutes involving money laundering, all aspects of illegal gaming, larceny, domestic violence, and sexual assault is highly desirable.
- Trial experience in Superior Court or U.S. District Court.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and prosecute criminal conduct related to expanded gaming in the Commonwealth, including violations of G.L. c. 23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c. 267A, and G.L. c. 271.
- Investigate and prosecute other illegal activity, such as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering.
- Investigate and prosecute all crimes originating at or connected to the casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies.
- Handle a complex caseload.
- Lead and coordinate investigations and prosecutions with State Police in conjunction with other prosecutors, victim/witness advocates, paralegals, and support staff.
- Screen potential cases.
- Foster relationships with industry stakeholders.
- Participate in training.
- Provide occasional district court coverage.
- Work cohesively with others in the Office of the Attorney General.
Benefits
- Hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
- Assistance for applicants in need of accommodation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
