Assistant Attorney General | Privacy & Responsible Technology Division

Massachusetts AGO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in Boston seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Privacy and Responsible Technology Division to pursue major litigation on consumer protection issues involving social media, data security and privacy, and emerging technology.

The successful candidate will lead investigations, engage in discovery, depositions, and motion practice, collaborate with state and federal partners, and contribute to educational and policy initiatives protecting privacy

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• At least three (3) years of complex litigation experience preferred.
• Clear and persuasive written and oral communication skills and legal research capabilities.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams with varied experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Litigate major matters involving social media platforms and children.
• Investigate and litigate data security and privacy matters.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Collaborate with state and federal enforcement entities; negotiate resolutions in public interest.
• Support educational and policy work to protect privacy and security.

Skills

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Collaboration

Time management

Judgment & decision-making

Education

Massachusetts Bar eligibility

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PRIVACY & RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly-motivated attorney who is passionate about public service to join her office as an Assistant Attorney General in the Privacy and Responsible Technology Division (PRTD). The Division, which is part of the Attorney General’s Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, investigates and litigates consumer protection issues involving social media, artificial intelligence, data security and privacy, and other manipulative or unfair uses of technology.

Primary Duties

The successful applicant will join a team in pursuing major litigation involving social media platforms and children. They will also investigate and litigate matters concerning data security, data privacy, emerging technology and online or digital abuses. PRTD AAsG handle all aspects of the investigation and litigation process. Independently or as part of a team, they: identify key issues for investigation; engage in discovery, depositions, and motion practice; collaborate with other state and federal enforcement entities; and negotiate resolutions that serve the public interest. There may also be opportunities to assist in educational and policy work to protect privacy and security interests and to prevent the unfair and deceptive use of technology.

Position Requirements

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.


• At least three (3) years (which may include judicial clerkships) of complex litigation experience is preferred.


• Clear and persuasive written and oral communication skills and legal research capabilities.


• Effective organizational skills, time management abilities, and attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate on differing matters with teams whose members have various experience levels and skill sets.


• Sound and thoughtful judgment and decision-making skills.


• Familiarity with Massachusetts consumer protection laws and data security laws, and/or state or federal privacy laws is a plus, but is not required.

The applicant should have a strong interest in the areas addressed by PRTD, but legal or technical experience in such subject matter areas is not required. The successful candidate will be able to learn complex ideas and concepts and effectively explain them to a court, jury, or the public. Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date.

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.

Position Type

Full-Time/Exempt

Location

This position is based in the Boston Office

Salary

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

Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

The application deadline for this posting is September 15, 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

Isabel Silva, Managing Administrative Assistant

Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau

[phone]

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.