Senior Counsel - Wage & Hour Enforcement (Fair Labor)

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Attorney General (Counsel II) in the Fair Labor Division to enforce wage/hour laws and public construction bidding rules under M.G.L. Chapters 149 and 151.

The role requires a JD, MA Bar admission, and at least three years of full-time legal experience. Primary duties include enforcing labor standards, maintaining an active case load, and contributing to outreach on wage theft issues.

Qualifications

• Must have JD and MA Bar admission with at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, legal experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience enforcing wage and hour laws and public construction bidding rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Massachusetts labor standards, including wages, overtime, and public construction bidding.
• Maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Review requests for U visa law enforcement certifications and engage in community outreach.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to Massachusetts Bar

Job description

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Attorney General (Counsel II) in the Fair Labor Division to enforce wage/hour laws and public construction bidding rules under M.G.L. Chapters 149 and 151.

The role requires a JD, MA Bar admission, and at least three years of full-time legal experience. Primary duties include enforcing labor standards, maintaining an active case load, and contributing to outreach on wage theft issues.