Assistant Attorney General | Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Unit
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Unit, part of the White Collar and Public Integrity Division of the Criminal Bureau. The unit investigates and prosecutes complex insurance and unemployment fraud, including workers’ compensation fraud, unemployment tax and compensation fraud, motor vehicle insurance fraud, arson, false injury and property loss claims, and fraud involving life, health, disability, and other insurance contracts. Cases may involve claimants, employers, medical providers, insurance industry insiders, and attorneys, as well as offenses such as larceny, conspiracy, and money laundering. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid model that may include telework days. During the first six months, the successful candidate is expected to work in the office at least three days per week. Travel to other areas of the Commonwealth may be required for investigations and court proceedings. The position is full-time and exempt. Salary is $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year. The application deadline is November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
- Four to six years of full-time legal experience; significant prosecutorial experience is preferred.
- Ability to develop and oversee complex, challenging, and sensitive criminal investigations, present matters to a grand jury, and handle resulting prosecutions through conclusion, including motions and trials.
- Ability to assist in researching complex legal issues impacting the division’s work.
- Ability and desire to handle multiple complex and challenging priority matters simultaneously.
- Outstanding research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license; travel to various courts is necessary.
- Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities served and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in white collar litigation, insurance or unemployment law, or other complex criminal litigation is a plus.
- Significant experience as a prosecutor is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate complaints and investigation files from referral sources.
- Formulate investigative strategies and analyze documents.
- Interview witnesses and conduct document- and witness-intensive grand jury investigations.
- Make charging, venue, and plea-bargaining recommendations.
- Prosecute complex criminal cases in District and Superior Court, from arraignment through conclusion, including motions and trials.
- Collaborate extensively with law enforcement and outside agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts.
- Conduct grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth and handle complex motion practice and court appearances.
- Research complex legal issues affecting the division’s work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
