Assistant Attorney General​/State Trial Counsel

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www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking one or more highly motivated attorneys with litigation experience to serve as Assistant Attorney General/State Trial Counsel in the new Office of the State Trial Counsel (OSTC). OSTC represents the Attorney General’s commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the Attorney General’s Office. The new Office serves as a central resource for litigation strategy, case development, trial preparation and presentation.

The Office’s work also involves leading or joining civil litigation teams that challenge federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.

• Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters.
• Work on complex civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.
• Maintain an active caseload, including working actively on litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief State Trial Counsel.

Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

$87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year and experience.

To apply for this position, please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at Bamboo

HR and apply directly. Applications submitted via Mass Careers website are not received.

Required application materials: cover letter and resume. Final date to receive applications:
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET).

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact HR Division at .

Lily Welch, Special Assistant to the Attorney General

Executive Bureau

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least three (3) years of relevant civil litigation experience, which may include judicial clerkships.
• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and familiarity with federal district court and Massachusetts Superior Court practice is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced public sector law office and meet deadlines.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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