ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA • 1h 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.ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUREAU CONSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division within the Government Bureau. The Government Bureau represents state agencies and officials in a broad range of appeals and civil litigation in state and federal courts. As part of that effort, the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division defends constitutional and other legal challenges to state statutes and regulations; suits that challenge the implementation of state policies and programs; and suits for judicial review of the decisions of state administrative agencies. Litigation in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division reflects the breadth of state governmental activity. Recent case examples have included defending the state's various affordable housing laws and policies, defending state gun-safety laws against Second Amendment challenges, defending state policies and rules against various forms of First Amendment challenges, and handling litigation involving education reform, health care, campaign finance, environmental permitting, transportation, and child welfare and human services programs. The Division's cases often involve constitutional issues, questions of statutory interpretation, and claims concerning the authority of state administrative agencies. In addition to a substantial trial-court caseload, Division attorneys handle about 80 appeals each year, in the Appeals Court, SJC, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Primary Duties:Assistant Attorneys General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions. 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:$90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year. 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 15, 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: Sherrie Costa, Managing Administrative Assistant Government Bureau (617) 963-2071 Position Requirements: · Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application for admission. · Must be a member of the bar of the United States District Court for Massachusetts or be eligible for admission in short order. · At least three (3) to five (5) years of relevant legal experience is preferred. · Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice. · Effective legal writing skills and the ability to independently handle litigation in the trial and appellate courts. · Demonstrated interest in public service and working in a collaborative, public-law environment. 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. /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: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Constitutional & Administrative Law Division Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 260006KK

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