Assistant Attorney General – Appeals Division

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced attorney to support appellate matters in Massachusetts, including state and federal court challenges, habeas corpus actions, and complex civil litigation. The role emphasizes strong written and oral advocacy, ethical practice, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate has appellate experience, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and eligibility for federal courts. A commitment to diversity and an inclusive work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 for the District of Massachusetts and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in appellate practice or other litigation, with emphasis on written and oral advocacy and civil litigation and discovery practice.
• Ability to handle a large, varied caseload and complex cases.
• Commitment to the ethical practice of law.
• Connection to the people and communities served.
• Interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in appellate practice and litigation, with a strong focus on written and oral advocacy, civil litigation, and handling complex cases.
• Committed to ethical legal practices and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Appellate Practice

Litigation Experience

Written And Oral Advocacy

Massachusetts Bar Membership

Federal Habeas Corpus Actions

Job description

Defend Massachusetts convictions, criminal justice officials, and criminal laws and practices in state and federal courts
Uphold convictions secured by the Attorney General’s Office when challenged in Massachusetts Trial, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial Courts
Respond to federal court challenges to convictions obtained by the AGO and District Attorneys’ Offices, including habeas corpus actions and direct appeals
Represent Massachusetts agencies and officials sued or subpoenaed in relation to criminal justice matters
Handle a large caseload of criminal and civil matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts
Handle appeals and post-conviction matters in Massachusetts courts
Handle federal habeas corpus actions in the United States District Court challenging Massachusetts convictions
Handle First Circuit appeals from grants or denials of habeas corpus relief
Represent judges, clerks, probation officers, prosecutors, officials, and agencies in civil lawsuits or subpoena matters
Defend criminal justice statutes, rules, practices, and procedures against constitutional and other challenges
Contribute to criminal investigations, trial teams, policy initiatives, and amicus activity

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 for the District of Massachusetts and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in appellate practice or other litigation, with emphasis on written and oral advocacy and civil litigation and discovery practice
• Ability to handle a large, varied caseload and complex cases
• Commitment to the ethical practice of law
• Connection to the people and communities served
• Interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in appellate practice and litigation, with a strong focus on written and oral advocacy, civil litigation, and handling complex cases. Committed to ethical legal practices and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Appellate Practice
• Litigation Experience
• Written And Oral Advocacy
• Massachusetts Bar Membership
• Federal Habeas Corpus Actions

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Criminal Law
• Civil Litigation
• Trial Advocacy
• Legal Research
• Case Management
• Discovery Practice
• Constitutional Law
• Legal Writing
• Appeals Handling
• Policy Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Ethical Practice
• Community Connection
• Respectful Communication
• Diversity And Inclusion Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

• Massachusetts Bar Membership
• Admission To The United States District Court

Industry Keywords

• Criminal Justice
• Habeas Corpus
• First Circuit Appeals
• Trial Courts
• Appellate Courts