Massachusetts Antitrust Attorney General: Lead State Litigator

NACBA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Boston, seeks an experienced attorney to join the Antitrust Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The position represents the Commonwealth in investigations and litigation to enforce state and federal antitrust laws.

Primary duties include handling a substantial docket across industries, collaborating with other states and federal agencies, and contributing to policy development and proposed legislation.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or be eligible for admission in short order.
• Litigation and/or other relevant legal experience, preferably three years or more of complex civil litigation experience.
• Previous experience in antitrust or competition law is desired, but not required.
• Experience with quantitative and/or economic analyses or experience working on matters involving such analyses, preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp sometimes complex legal, business, financial, and economic concepts. Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth in investigations and litigation before state and federal courts.
• Handle a substantial number of matters involving enforcement of state and federal antitrust laws.
• Work with a broad range of industries and complex legal and economic issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys from other states, the U.S. Department of Justice and FTC where appropriate.
• Assist in policy development, including drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Independent work

Collaborative work

Judgment and decision making

Education

Massachusetts Bar eligibility

Tools

Economics/quantitative analyses

Job description

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Boston, seeks an experienced attorney to join the Antitrust Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The position represents the Commonwealth in investigations and litigation to enforce state and federal antitrust laws.

Primary duties include handling a substantial docket across industries, collaborating with other states and federal agencies, and contributing to policy development and proposed legislation.