ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | False Claims Division

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General to join the False Claims Division in handling investigation and litigation of complex matters under the Massachusetts False Claims Act. The role emphasizes collaboration with whistleblowers and cross-agency coordination.

The successful candidate will have strong oral and written advocacy, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a commitment to public interest enforcement; hybrid schedule with some

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Bar membership or eligibility required.
• Minimum 3 years of complex litigation experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in public interest enforcement; FCA experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate complex matters under the Massachusetts False Claims Act.
• Obtain documents, take testimony, interview witnesses, analyze evidence, draft memoranda, and negotiate settlements.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial when applicable.
• Collaborate with whistleblower and their attorney on qui tam actions.

Skills

Bar admission

Complex litigation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Public interest enforcement

Fraud experience FCA

Education

Massachusetts Bar eligibility

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | False Claims Division (260006FI)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her False Claims Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The False Claims Division holds accountable individuals and companies that make false statements to obtain government contracts or funds and brings enforcement actions against companies in diverse industries, including public construction, transportation, communications, technology, and health care. Cases often require coordination with state, local, and federal authorities and involve challenging and complex enforcement matters.

Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.

Primary Duties

The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for handling the investigation and litigation of complex matters involving alleged violations of the Massachusetts False Claims Act. Key investigative responsibilities include obtaining documents and taking testimony through civil investigative demands, interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, drafting memoranda, and negotiating settlements. Litigation responsibilities may include handling pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial when applicable. The Assistant Attorney General also will be responsible for assessing, investigating, and litigating sealed whistleblower, or qui tam, actions, some of which are filed on behalf of multiple government entities, and all of which require collaboration with the whistleblower and their attorney.

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

$ 90,125 - $ 134,513 , commensurate with JD year.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is October 12, 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

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Qualifications

Position Requirements

• A member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• At least three (3) years of complex litigation experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Effective organizational skills, time management abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Significant interest in working in a public interest enforcement environment.
• Previous experience handling matters involving fraud and/or the federal or Massachusetts False Claims Act is strongly desired but not required.

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 .

Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as ‘Counsel’ and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.

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.

Job

Unclassified

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026, 4:23:50 PM

Number of Openings

1

Yearly

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