Assistant Attorney General | Trial Division

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

Job summary

The Assistant Attorney General role in the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Trial Division (Boston Office) requires handling civil litigation and defending state agencies and employees across tort, contract, land use, civil rights, and employment matters. You will draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and argue motions up to trial.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong oral and written communication, a substantial civil litigation background,

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience incl. tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights or employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a large and varied caseload preferred.
• Ability to travel; access to reliable transportation or valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend the Commonwealth in a wide variety of civil lawsuits.
• Draft pleadings and conduct discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue dispositive motions and try cases in superior and federal courts.
• Maintain an active caseload and support a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Civil litigation

Caseload management

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.