Assistant Attorney General | Consumer Protection Division- Gun VIolence Prevention Unit

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

Job summary

Boston-based position with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attorney General's Office, Gun Violence Prevention Unit. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and litigation to reduce gun violence, enforce consumer protection, and oversee compliance programs across state and federal courts.

The role requires a Massachusetts-licensed attorney with 5+ years in complex investigations and enforcement, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently and with

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• At least five years of full‑time legal experience, including complex investigations and litigation.
• Civil enforcement experience required; firearms‑related experience not required but interest in public safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and litigation to hold individuals and entities accountable.
• Draft and litigate enforcement matters in state and federal court.
• Coordinate with partners across agencies and stakeholders to advance enforcement efforts.
• Develop and implement communications strategies engaging community stakeholders.

Skills

Investigations

Litigation

Research

Writing

Advocacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

J.D.

Massachusetts Bar Admission or eligible

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION - GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION UNIT

(Boston or Regional Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her Office’s Gun Violence Prevention Unit (GVPU) to serve as an Assistant Attorney General. This innovative Unit, which sits within the Consumer Protection Division, works to reduce gun violence in Massachusetts through enforcement, industry accountability, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the GVPU Director to advance the Unit’s mission by leading complex investigations and litigation designed to hold individual and corporate participants accountable, protect consumers, and address practices that contribute to gun violence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Screening and developing new matters aligned with GVPU enforcement priorities, including civil consumer protection investigations and enforcement matters.
• Leading complex investigations into individual, corporate, and industry conduct, including potentially unfair or deceptive practices, consumer harms, and regulatory noncompliance.
• Managing complex, large-scale investigations through strategic document and data analysis, witness interviews, expert consultation, and coordination with government partners.
• Analyzing industry structures, business models, marketing and sales practices, distribution systems, and compliance programs.
• Drafting and litigating enforcement matters in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, evidentiary proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Negotiating and enforcing settlements and other resolutions, as appropriate.
• Coordinating with teams across the Attorney General’s Office and with other government and regulatory partners to advance GVPU enforcement efforts.
• Supporting multistate, multi-party, and industry-wide investigations or coordinated actions with other Attorneys General, as appropriate.
• Supporting legislative, regulatory, policy, and public education initiatives through legal research, analysis, drafting, and strategic engagement with stakeholders.
• Engaging with community stakeholders as needed, including through developing and implementing communications strategies.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time legal experience, including substantial experience with complex investigations and litigation experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate sophisticated business conduct, develop comprehensive factual records, and translate those investigations into litigation, negotiated resolutions, or other enforcement outcomes.
• Experience managing document- and data-intensive matters, including complex discovery, electronic records, expert issues, and multiple witnesses or parties, is strongly preferred.
• Civil enforcement experience is required; experience with criminal and/or regulatory enforcement is considered a plus.
• Experience with regulated industries, multistate Attorney General matters, or other large-scale actions is considered a plus.
• Prior firearms-related legal experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in the Unit’s public safety mission and an ability to master new legal, factual, and regulatory subject matter.
• Outstanding research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Location: This position may be based in the Boston Office, Springfield Regional Office, Worcester Regional Office, or New Bedford Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability. Travel to the Boston Office may be required.

Salary: $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.

The application deadline for this posting is October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

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

Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to:

Ann Higgins, Assistant

Consumer Protection Division

[phone]

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the 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.