Assistant Attorney General - Constitutional & Administrative Law

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

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Springfield seeks a highly motivated attorney to join the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Government Bureau defends state statutes, regulations, and agency decisions in state and federal courts, handling about 80 appeals annually.

The successful candidate will have MA bar admission (or pending), USDC MA admission or eligibility, 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and a commitment

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

• Assistant Attorneys General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.

Job description

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Springfield seeks a highly motivated attorney to join the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Government Bureau defends state statutes, regulations, and agency decisions in state and federal courts, handling about 80 appeals annually.

The successful candidate will have MA bar admission (or pending), USDC MA admission or eligibility, 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and a commitment