Public Interest Attorney: Constitutional & Administrative Law

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. The role defends state statutes and regulations and handles appellate and civil litigation in state and federal courts. The position is full‑time, with a hybrid work model offering some remote days.

Office locations include Boston and regional offices. Salary ranges from $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year, with an October 15, 2026 deadline for

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending admission.
• Must be a member of the bar of the United States District Court for Massachusetts or be eligible for admission in short order.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of relevant legal experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice.
• Effective legal writing skills and the ability to independently handle litigation in the trial and appellate courts.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and working in a collaborative, public‑law environment.

Responsibilities

• Primary Duties: Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts regarding state statutes, regulations, policies, and agency adjudicatory decisions.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal writing

Litigation

Education

Massachusetts Bar

US District Court admission

Job description

Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. The role defends state statutes and regulations and handles appellate and civil litigation in state and federal courts. The position is full‑time, with a hybrid work model offering some remote days.

Office locations include Boston and regional offices. Salary ranges from $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year, with an October 15, 2026 deadline for