Appeals Division Chief, Criminal Bureau

Massachusetts-Office-of-the-Attorney-General; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Boston seeks a Division Chief of the Appeals Division to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, overseeing a docket of approximately 400 matters across state and federal courts.

The role requires at least ten years in appellate or civil litigation, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and eligibility for federal court admissions; hybrid work with in-office presence for the first six months.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Must have admission to the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit or be eligible.
• Minimum ten years in appellate practice or heavy litigation with strong written and oral advocacy.
• Federal habeas corpus experience preferred.
• Prior management or supervision experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a large, varied caseload in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and supervision of the Appeals Division team and docket (~400 cases).
• Assign, review, and edit legal work; advise on substantive matters and policy.
• Oversee administrative and HR operations; coordinate with AGO leadership.
• Develop training, practice guides, and supervise agency litigation.
• Contribute to criminal investigations, trial teams, and amicus activity; engage with outside agencies.

Skills

Appellate practice

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Management experience

Communication skills

Job description

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Boston seeks a Division Chief of the Appeals Division to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, overseeing a docket of approximately 400 matters across state and federal courts.

The role requires at least ten years in appellate or civil litigation, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and eligibility for federal court admissions; hybrid work with in-office presence for the first six months.