Division Chief – Appeals Division

• Directly manage and supervise more than ten attorneys and two paralegals in the Appeals Division
• Manage the Division’s caseload of approximately 400 criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts
• Assign, review, and edit legal work
• Advise Division professionals and other state government units on substantive legal, procedural, and policy matters
• Oversee Division administrative operations and human resource matters
• Brief and coordinate with AGO leadership and other governmental entities
• Develop training seminars and practice guides
• Supervise litigation handled by agency counsel
• Handle criminal and civil matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts
• Contribute to or oversee contributions to criminal investigations, trial teams, policy initiatives, and amicus activity
• Communicate effectively with outside agencies and maintain and cultivate those relationships

• Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts Bar
• Must have obtained or be eligible for admission to the bar of the United States District Court and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in appellate practice or other litigation involving a heavy emphasis upon written and oral advocacy, and in civil litigation and discovery practice
• Experience in federal habeas corpus practice, preferred
• Prior management and/or supervision experience required
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent legal writing and editing skills
• Ability to develop and strengthen the written work of the Division
• Ability to oversee a large, varied caseload and complex cases
• Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application
• Connection to the people and communities served and interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing legal teams and overseeing complex caseloads in both federal and state courts, with a strong emphasis on written and oral advocacy. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and develop training resources to enhance legal practice.

• Massachusetts Bar Membership
• Federal Habeas Corpus Practice
• Appellate Practice Experience
• Management and Supervision Experience
• Legal Writing and Editing Skills

• Litigation Management
• Legal Research
• Case Review
• Oral Advocacy
• Written Advocacy
• Civil Litigation
• Discovery Practice
• Policy Development
• Training Development
• Complex Case Oversight

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

• Admission to the Bar of the United States District Court
• Admission to the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Federal Courts
• State Courts
• Appeals Division
• Legal Procedures
• Policy Matters
• Human Resource Management
• Training Seminars
• Amicus Activity