Assistant Attorney General, Constitutional & Administrative Law

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Boston seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. You will represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation across state and federal courts, with focus on constitutional and administrative issues.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong legal writing, and a commitment to public service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in US District Court for Massachusetts.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with constitutional, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure.
• Strong legal writing and independent litigation handling ability.
• Showing interest in public service and collaborative public-law work.

Responsibilities

• Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Advise on state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal opinions with clear, precise writing.
• Collaborate with public agencies and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Bar admission (Massachusetts)

Legal writing

Litigation

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Boston seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. You will represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation across state and federal courts, with focus on constitutional and administrative issues.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong legal writing, and a commitment to public service in a collaborative environment.