ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Privacy & Responsible Technology Division

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workdays

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Privacy and Responsible Technology Division to pursue major litigation involving social media, data privacy, and emerging technologies. The role requires admission to the Massachusetts Bar and strong litigation skills.

The position is full-time, with a hybrid schedule including some remote days; located in the Boston Office, and compensation ranges from $87,500 to $130,595 commensurate with JD year.

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 is preferred.
• Clear and persuasive written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify key issues for investigation and engage in discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Litigate matters concerning privacy, data security, and emerging technology.
• Collaborate with state and federal enforcement entities and negotiate resolutions serving the public interest.

Skills

Litigation

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Education

Massachusetts Bar eligibility

Job description

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Job Description - ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Privacy & Responsible Technology Division (260005V7)

Job Description

Description

PRIVACY & RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

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 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.

Location

This position is based in the Boston Office

Salary

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

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is September 15, 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

Isabel Silva, Managing Administrative Assistant

Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau

[phone]

Qualifications

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 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.

Primary Location

Job

Unclassified

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026, 2:36:59 PM

Number of Openings

1

Yearly

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