Assistant AG — Constitutional & Administrative Law

NACBA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Springfield seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. The role defends constitutional and administrative challenges to state laws and agency actions, handling matters in state and federal courts with emphasis on appeals and judicial review.

Qualified candidates have MA Bar admission (or pending) and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong legal writing, and a commitment to public service in a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.

Skills

Legal writing

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Appellate litigation

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Springfield seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. The role defends constitutional and administrative challenges to state laws and agency actions, handling matters in state and federal courts with emphasis on appeals and judicial review.

Qualified candidates have MA Bar admission (or pending) and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong legal writing, and a commitment to public service in a