DIVISION CHIEF | Appeals Division

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA • 3h ago

/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. // / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General's Office direct application page. www.mass.gov/ago/employment.DIVISION CHIEF CRIMINAL BUREAU APPEALS DIVISION (Boston Office) Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive appellate and civil litigation experience to join her management team as Division Chief of the Appeals Division in the Criminal Bureau. The Appeals Division defends Massachusetts convictions, criminal justice officials, and criminal laws and practices, in state and federal courts. Specifically, the Division strives to uphold convictions secured by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) when they are challenged in the Massachusetts Trial Court, Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. It also responds to all challenges in federal court to convictions obtained by the AGO and the District Attorneys' Offices, whether through habeas corpus actions, direct appeals, or otherwise. Additionally, the Division represents Massachusetts agencies and officials when they are sued or subpoenaed in relation to criminal justice matters. Primary Duties:The Division Chief is responsible for the direct management and supervision of the more than ten attorneys and two paralegals in the Appeals Division, and its caseload of approximately 400 criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts. The Division Chief's duties may include: assigning, reviewing, and editing legal work; advising professionals in the Division and other units of state government on substantive legal, procedural, and policy matters; overseeing Division administrative operations and human resource matters; briefing and coordinating with AGO leadership and other governmental entities; developing training seminars and practice guides; and supervising litigation handled by agency counsel. Additionally, the Division Chief will handle a caseload of criminal and civil matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and will contribute, or oversee contributions, to criminal investigations, trial teams, policy initiatives, and amicus activity. The Division Chief will be expected to communicate effectively with outside agencies, and to maintain and cultivate those relationships. Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. /Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office./ Salary:$147,202 To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office atBambooHRand apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET) . Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932. Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Catherine McGuane, Managing Administrative Assistant Criminal Bureau (617) 963-2306 Position Requirements: · Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts Bar. · Must have obtained or be eligible for admission to the bar of the United States District Court and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. · A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in appellate practice or other litigation involving a heavy emphasis upon written and oral advocacy, and in civil litigation and discovery practice. · Experience in federal habeas corpus practice, preferred. · Prior management and/or supervision experience required. · Effective written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. · Excellent legal writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to develop and strengthen the written work of the Division. · Ability to oversee a large, varied caseload and complex cases. 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, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. /The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General's Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions./ Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General's Office. You must apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment. Job: Unclassified Organization: Office of the Attorney General Title: DIVISION CHIEF | Appeals Division Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 2600067H

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