Assistant Attorney General | Gaming Enforcement Division- Western MA Regional Office-...

NACBA; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in Springfield seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau. The role focuses on investigating and prosecuting gaming-related crimes in Western Massachusetts and coordinating with State Police and other agencies.

The successful candidate will manage complex caseloads, supervise investigations, and liaise with stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangements apply; travel across the Commonwealth may be required.

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.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts statutes involving money laundering and illegal gaming; trial experience desirable.
• Ability to handle a large caseload and to appear in court.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-player, disciplined, ethical, and able to exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute crimes originating at or connected to casinos, including gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and prosecutions with State Police and other prosecutors, victim/witness advocates, paralegals, and staff.
• Screen potential cases and foster relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Participate in training, provide occasional district court coverage, and collaborate with AGO staff.
• Work cohesively with others in the Office of the Attorney General.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar

Litigation

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Judgment & Ethics

Team Player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

CRIMINAL BUREAU GAMING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

(Springfield Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau in the Western Massachusetts Office (WMAS) in Springfield, MA. WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Criminal, Energy & Environmental, Government, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus. The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.

The Assistant Attorney General position involves the investigation and prosecution of complex criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Western Massachusetts. Cases will include a variety of matters handled by the Criminal Bureau with a focus on gaming. 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 all crimes originating at or connected to the casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, narcotics, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies as well as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering including violations of G.L. c. 23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c. 267A, and G.L. c. 271. 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 Springfield, MA, the successful candidate will be required from time to time 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

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

The application deadline for this posting is October 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to

Stephanie Ilberg, Regional Chief

Springfield Office

[phone]

Or

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.