Constitutional & Administrative Law Attorney – Appeals & Litigation

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division in Springfield. The role defends statutes and agency actions, handling appeals in state and federal courts.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring MA bar membership (or pending) and 3–5 years of relevant practice. Primary duties include representing state officials, drafting litigation strategies, and collaborating with a team in a

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending admission.
• Must be a member of the US District Court bar for Massachusetts or eligible for admission.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice.
• Effective legal writing skills and ability to independently handle litigation.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and working in a collaborative public-law environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Handle matters regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.
• Assist in defending constitutional issues in diverse cases and provide counsel to the Government Bureau.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a hybrid work setting across multiple office locations.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar

US District Court MA eligibility

Three to five years experience

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Civil & appellate procedure

Trial practice

Legal writing

Public service interest

Job description

Office of the Attorney General in Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division in Springfield. The role defends statutes and agency actions, handling appeals in state and federal courts.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring MA bar membership (or pending) and 3–5 years of relevant practice. Primary duties include representing state officials, drafting litigation strategies, and collaborating with a team in a