Assistant Attorney General | Trial Division

Boston Bar Association; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Disability accommodations available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s Trial Division in Boston seeks an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Commonwealth in civil litigation, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, argue motions, and try cases in state and federal courts. The role combines courtroom advocacy with strategic legal work.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule; requires MA bar membership, 5+ years of civil litigation, strong oral and written skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience in areas such as tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a large and varied caseload, preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation; travel to various courts and client locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend the Commonwealth in civil lawsuits across diverse topics.
• Draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and argue dispositive motions.
• Try cases in superior and federal courts.
• Maintain an active caseload and support a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral & written communication

Caseload management

Travel readiness

Education

Massachusetts Bar Membership

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

GOVERNMENT BUREAU

TRIAL DIVISION

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General’s Trial Division within the Government Bureau.

Primary Duties

The Assistant Attorney General will represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits, including tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights cases. The Assistant Attorney General will maintain an active caseload, including assuming responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.

Position Requirements

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience, including experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a large and varied caseload, preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, client, opposing party locations, and law offices. (Pool cars available for work use.)

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment and a connection to the people and communities we serve.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

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

Application Deadline: The application deadline for this posting is November 12, 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

Ellen Tierney, Managing Administrative Assistant

Trial Division

[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.