Assistant Attorney General: Constitutional & Administrative Law

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

Job summary

The Assistant Attorney General position at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Government Bureau, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division, seeks a highly motivated attorney to represent state agencies in appeals and civil litigation in state and federal courts.

The role emphasizes defending constitutional and statutory challenges and handling trial and appellate work with strong legal writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application.
• Must be a member of the bar of the United States District Court for Massachusetts or be eligible for admission.
• At least three to five years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice.
• Effective legal writing skills and ability to handle litigation independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend constitutional and other challenges to state statutes and regulations and to agency decisions.
• Collaborate with public-law offices and manage civil and appellate work.

Skills

Bar admission MA

Litigation experience

Constitutional law

Legal writing

Public service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Assistant Attorney General position at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Government Bureau, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division, seeks a highly motivated attorney to represent state agencies in appeals and civil litigation in state and federal courts.

The role emphasizes defending constitutional and statutory challenges and handling trial and appellate work with strong legal writing skills.