Antitrust Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigator

Massachusetts AGO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is seeking an experienced Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division in the Boston office. The role handles investigations and litigation to enforce antitrust laws, working with state and federal agencies and other states on complex matters.

The candidate should be admitted to the MA bar (or eligible soon), with three+ years of complex civil litigation and a background in antitrust/competition law and economics.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or be eligible for admission in short order.
• Litigation and/or other relevant legal experience, preferably three years or more of complex civil litigation experience.
• Previous experience in antitrust or competition law is desired, but not required.
• Experience with quantitative and/or economic analyses or experience working on matters involving such analyses, preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp sometimes complex legal, business, financial, and economic concepts. Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in investigations and litigation before state and federal courts.
• Handle a substantial number of matters involving enforcement of state and federal antitrust laws.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, including across states and with federal agencies.
• Involve in policy development, including drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Economic analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is seeking an experienced Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division in the Boston office. The role handles investigations and litigation to enforce antitrust laws, working with state and federal agencies and other states on complex matters.

The candidate should be admitted to the MA bar (or eligible soon), with three+ years of complex civil litigation and a background in antitrust/competition law and economics.