Assistant Attorney General | Trial Division
About The Position
The Assistant Attorney General will join the Office of the Attorney General’s Trial Division within the Government Bureau in the Boston Office. The attorney will represent and defend 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 position carries an active caseload and responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in superior and federal courts. The office’s current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. The position is full-time and exempt. Salary 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.
- Ability to demonstrate an 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 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 and varied caseload.
- Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare and argue dispositive motions.
- 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
No Education Listed
