ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection Division

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the Attorney General, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division to pursue major litigation and protect consumers. The role emphasizes developing remedies, evaluating enforcement, and potentially shaping regulatory policy.

The AAG will work on complex matters, including social media platforms and child-related issues, with opportunities for legislative involvement and a flexible hybrid schedule across Boston and regional

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• At least three years of prior complex litigation or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to integrate new and complicated subject areas.
• Excellent formal and informal writing, legal analysis, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to practicing law in the public interest.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pursue major litigation involving social media platforms and children.
• Identify problematic business practices and evaluate enforcement suitability.
• Investigate and litigate civil actions on behalf of the Commonwealth.
• Develop and implement remedies for industrywide consumer abuses.
• Potential involvement in legislative and regulatory policy development at state and federal levels.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Data analysis

Teamwork

Public interest commitment

Spanish/Portuguese language preference

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Job Description - ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection Division (260005OF)

Job Description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection Division - ( 260005OF )

Description

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated attorney to join her Office’s Consumer Protection Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and seeks to protect consumers from abusive practices in debt collection, automobile sales, mortgage lending, and student lending, among many other areas. Racial justice is a strategic priority of the Office, and we aim to serve the most vulnerable consumers in the Commonwealth.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Consumer Protection Division will initially join a team in pursuing major litigation involving social media platforms and children. In the longer term, the AAG will be responsible for identifying problematic business practices that negatively impact consumers, evaluating their suitability for enforcement, and ultimately, investigating and litigating civil actions on behalf of the Commonwealth, where appropriate. The AAG will be expected to develop and implement concrete strategies for remedying industrywide consumer abuses and may also have the opportunity to participate in legislative and regulatory policy development at both the state and federal levels.

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most

Location: This position may be based in the Boston Office, Springfield Regional Office, New Bedford Regional Office, or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability. For a candidate based in the Springfield, Worcester, or New Bedford Office, travel to the AGO’s Boston office is expected for relevant work matters, including trials.

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

The application deadline is September 7, 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 Consumer Protection Division [phone].

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• At least three (3) years of prior complex litigation or equivalent legal experience preferred.
• Ability to integrate new and complicated subject areas.
• Excellent formal and informal writing, legal analysis, negotiation, oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to practicing law in the public interest.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages preferred.

The successful applicant 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.

Primary Location

Job

Job: Unclassified

Agency

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Shift

Shift: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting: Aug 17, 2026, 5:00:22 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings: 1

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