Counsel II, Fair Labor Division

Massachusetts AGO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts AGO seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Fair Labor Division in Boston (with locations in New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester). The role focuses on enforcing wage-hour and related labor standards under Chapters 149 and 151, handling civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings, and advising on labor law interpretations.

The candidate must have a JD, Massachusetts Bar admission, and at least three years of professional legal experience.

Qualifications

• JD and MA Bar admission required; 3+ years of full-time or equivalent part-time legal experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret MA labor laws and advise on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Massachusetts labor standards including wage/hour and related statutes.
• Maintain active caseload and prosecute violations in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.
• Review requests for visa law enforcement certifications; engage in community outreach about wage and hour laws.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Civil litigation

Criminal litigation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar admission

3 years of legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Massachusetts AGO seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Fair Labor Division in Boston (with locations in New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester). The role focuses on enforcing wage-hour and related labor standards under Chapters 149 and 151, handling civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings, and advising on labor law interpretations.

The candidate must have a JD, Massachusetts Bar admission, and at least three years of professional legal experience.