ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Constitutional & Administrative Law Division (Springfield Office)

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

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division in Springfield. The role defends statutes and agency actions, handling appeals in state and federal courts.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring MA bar membership (or pending) and 3–5 years of relevant practice. Primary duties include representing state officials, drafting litigation strategies, and collaborating with a team in a

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending admission.
• Must be a member of the US District Court bar for Massachusetts or eligible for admission.
• 3–5 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 independently handle litigation.
• 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.
• Handle matters regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.
• Assist in defending constitutional issues in diverse cases and provide counsel to the Government Bureau.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a hybrid work setting across multiple office locations.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar

US District Court MA eligibility

Three to five years experience

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Civil & appellate procedure

Trial practice

Legal writing

Public service interest

Job description

Assistant Attorney General | Constitutional & Administrative Law Division (Springfield Office)

Job ID: 260005ZY

Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

(Springfield Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division within the Government Bureau. The Government Bureau represents state agencies and officials in a broad range of appeals and civil litigation in state and federal courts. As part of that effort, the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division defends constitutional and other legal challenges to state statutes and regulations; suits that challenge the implementation of state policies and programs; and suits for judicial review of the decisions of state administrative agencies.

Litigation in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division reflects the breadth of state governmental activity. Recent case examples have included defending the state’s various affordable housing laws and policies, defending state gun-safety laws against Second Amendment challenges, defending state policies and rules against various forms of First Amendment challenges, and handling litigation involving education reform, health care, campaign finance, environmental permitting, transportation, and child welfare and human services programs. The Division’s cases often involve constitutional issues, questions of statutory interpretation, and claims concerning the authority of state administrative agencies. In addition to a substantial trial-court caseload, Division attorneys handle about 80 appeals each year, in the Appeals Court, SJC, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Primary Duties: 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.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Salary: $87,500 to $130,595 , commensurate with JD year.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• · 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 .

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET).

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at [phone].

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to

Government Bureau

[phone]

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Springfield - 1441 Main Street

Job

Unclassified

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 1, 2026, 8:22:08 PM

Number of Openings

1

Yearly

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