ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Gaming Enforcement Division - WMAS
About The Position
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to join the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau in the Western Massachusetts Office (WMAS) in Springfield, MA. The WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Criminal, Energy & Environmental, Government, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus. The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives. The Assistant Attorney General position involves the investigation and prosecution of complex criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Western Massachusetts. Cases will include a variety of matters handled by the Criminal Bureau with a focus on gaming. The Gaming Enforcement Division is a statewide team of prosecutors, investigators, and administrative and other staff, partnered with the Massachusetts State Police, and charged with investigating and prosecuting gaming-related crimes pursuant to G.L. c. 12 § 11M.
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.
- Demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
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, as is trial experience in Superior Court or U.S. District Court.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and prosecute all crimes originating at or connected to the casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, narcotics, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies as well as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering including violations of G.L. c. 23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c. 267A, and G.L. c. 271.
- Handle a complex caseload and 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.
- Occasional district court coverage.
- Work cohesively with others in the Office of the Attorney General.
Benefits
- Hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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