Assistant Attorney General | Gaming Enforcement Division

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel as needed

Job summary

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General in Boston, MA, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Gaming Enforcement Division to prosecute gaming-related crimes and high-profile investigations. The role works with the Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, and federal partners to handle a broad caseload, including money laundering and organized crime.

The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts with at least five years of experience, excellent

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar and a practicing attorney.
• At least five years of experience as an attorney, preferably in state criminal practice.
• Excellent legal writing experience and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and appear in court.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute criminal conduct related to expanded gaming in the Commonwealth.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and prosecutions with State Police and support staff.
• Screen potential cases and foster relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Travel to other areas of the Commonwealth as needed; participate in training and district court coverage.

Skills

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

J.D. degree

Massachusetts bar admission

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

CRIMINAL BUREAU GAMING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau. The Gaming Enforcement Division is a statewide team of prosecutors, investigators, and administrative and other staff, partnered with the Massachusetts State Police, and charged with investigating and prosecuting gaming-related crimes pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11M.

Primary Duties

The Assistant Attorney General in the Gaming Enforcement Division will investigate and prosecute criminal conduct related to expanded gaming in the Commonwealth, including violations of G.L. c. 23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c. 267A, and G.L. c. 271, and other illegal activity, such as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering. Additionally, members of the Division investigate and prosecute all crimes originating at or connected to the casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies. The Gaming Enforcement Division is a statewide division, and the position requires a candidate with a proven track record of versatility and adaptability. Division members work closely with the State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit assigned to both the Office of the Attorney General and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.

The Assistant Attorney General will be expected to handle a complex caseload and be charged with leading and coordinating investigations and prosecutions with State Police in conjunction with other prosecutors, victim/witness advocates, paralegals, and support staff. Additional functions will include screening potential cases, fostering relationships with industry stakeholders, participating in training, occasional district court coverage, and working cohesively with others in the Office of the Attorney General.

All employees assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Division are subject to the Enhanced Code of Ethics adopted pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11M(c).

Position Requirements

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar and a practicing attorney.
• At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney, preferably in state criminal practice.
• Knowledge of, or ability to gain understanding of, Massachusetts statutes involving money laundering, all aspects of illegal gaming, larceny, domestic violence, and sexual assault is highly desirable, as is trial experience in Superior Court or U.S. District Court.
• Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and comfortable appearing in court.
• Ability to conduct long- and short-term investigations, including lengthy grand jury investigations.
• Excellent legal writing experience and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-player, disciplined, ethical, and willing to learn, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

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.

Location

Although this position is based in Boston, MA, the successful candidate will be required to travel as needed to other areas of the Commonwealth in support of investigations. Accordingly, a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License is required. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions. For the first six months in the position, the Assistant Attorney General will be expected to work in office at least three or four days per week.

Position Type

Full-Time/Exempt

Salary

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

The application deadline for this posting is September 8, 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 & status may be made to

Melissa Vallejo, Administrative Assistant

Gaming Enforcement Division

617-963-2024

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.