ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Enterprise & Major Crimes Division

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Springfield, MA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive prosecutorial experience to handle narcotics and firearms investigations and cases within the Enterprise & Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Bureau. The Criminal Bureau consists of experienced prosecutors who collaborate with intelligence analysts, financial investigators, Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, and various local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies. Their collective mission is to investigate and prosecute large-scale narcotics trafficking organizations and firearms investigations across the Commonwealth.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials.
• Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and with substantial Superior Court experience.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.
• Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.
• 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

• A background in handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution is preferred, with extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing.
• Engage in extensive collaboration with law enforcement.
• Conduct grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth.
• Perform complex motion practice.
• Make frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
• Lead investigations conducted with the assistance of Massachusetts State Police Troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, as well as investigators from other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Review all search warrants sought in connection with these investigations, including, but not limited to, GPS tracking, “ping” and cell-site simulator, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretap warrants.
• Conduct extensive grand jury practice, including, but not limited to, immunization of witnesses, working with civilian witnesses/victims, and working with victim witness advocates.
• Handle all phases of litigation for cases stemming from these investigations in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees