ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Division
About The Position
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to join the Health Care Division within the Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau. The Health Care Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and other Massachusetts laws protecting health care consumers. Recent litigation matters brought by the Division have involved drug pricing, the opioid crisis, marketing by health care providers and insurers, and challenges to federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents. The Division also promotes health care access, affordability, and equity, and assists consumers with health care issues through its mediation program.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission by motion.
- Excellent writing, legal analysis, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex legal, business, and financial concepts.
- Ability to collaborate and represent the Office with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to practicing law in the public interest.
- Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar-eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date.
- Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as ‘Counsel’ and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least three (3) years of post-JD litigation, health law, consumer law, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous experience in health law is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist with complex consumer protection investigations and litigations involving entities and individuals in the health care sector.
- Conduct interviews, obtain documents and take testimony through civil investigative demands.
- Handle settlement negotiations.
- Prepare for litigation, including handling pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial, settlement, and all other aspects of litigation.
- Potentially join AGO civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.
- Potentially work with Assistant Attorneys General from other states on complex cases relating to a variety of issues.
- Potentially be involved in health policy work, including monitoring trends related to the cost of health care in Massachusetts and drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.
Benefits
- Some remote workdays for most positions under a hybrid model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
