Assistant Attorney General | Trial Division

Massachusetts AGO•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General will join the Trial Division within the Government Bureau of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. The attorney will represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a broad range of civil lawsuits, including tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights cases. The position involves managing an active caseload and handling litigation from pleadings and discovery through depositions, dispositive motions, and trials in state superior and federal courts. The role is full-time and exempt, based in the Boston Office, under the Office’s current hybrid model, which includes some remote workdays for most positions. The salary range is $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year. The application deadline is November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Requirements

Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
At least five years of civil litigation experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have access to reliable transportation or a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to courts, client and opposing-party locations, and law offices.

Nice To Haves

Civil litigation experience in at least one of the following 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 caseload involving matters such as tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights.
Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
Take and defend depositions.
Prepare and argue dispositive motions.
Try cases in superior and federal courts.

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