Assistant Attorney General

Position: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated attorney to join her Office's Consumer Protection Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and seeks to protect consumers from abusive practices in debt collection, automobile sales, mortgage lending, and student lending, among many other areas. Racial justice is a strategic priority of the Office, and we aim to serve the most vulnerable consumers in the Commonwealth.

Primary Duties:
The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Consumer Protection Division will be responsible for identifying problematic business practices that negatively impact consumers, evaluating their suitability for enforcement, and ultimately, investigating and litigating civil actions on behalf of the Commonwealth, where appropriate. The AAG will be expected to develop and implement concrete strategies for remedying industry wide consumer abuses and may also have the opportunity to participate in legislative and regulatory policy development at both the state and federal levels.

The AAG may also have opportunities to join civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.

Position Type:
Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Location:

This position may be based in the Boston Office, Springfield Regional Office, New Bedford Regional Office, or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate's expressed preference and space availability.

Salary: $87,500 to $130,595, commensurate with JD year.

To apply for this position:
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HR and apply directly. Applications submitted via Mass Careers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The Final date to receive applications is February 2, 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 the Human Resources Division at .

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Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Ann Higgins, Secretary

Consumer Protection Division

Position Requirements :

* Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

* At least three (3) years of prior complex litigation or equivalent legal experience preferred.

* Ability to integrate new and complicated subject areas.

* Excellent formal and informal writing, legal analysis, negotiation, oral advocacy skills.

* Ability to analyze and explain complex data.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Commitment to practicing law in the public interest.

* Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages preferred.

Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as 'Counsel' and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful 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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