Assistant Attorney General | Gaming Enforcement Division - Springfield

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to the Gaming Enforcement Division within the Criminal Bureau in the Western Massachusetts Office (WMAS) in Springfield, MA. WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Criminal, Energy & Environmental, Government, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus.

The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.

The Assistant Attorney General position involves the investigation and prosecution of complex criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Western Massachusetts. Cases will include a variety of matters handled by the Criminal Bureau with a focus on gaming. The Gaming Enforcement Division is a statewide team of prosecutors, investigators, and administrative and other staff, partnered with the Massachusetts State Police, and charged with investigating and prosecuting gaming-related crimes pursuant to G.L. c.

12 § 11M.

The Assistant Attorney General in the Gaming Enforcement Division will investigate and prosecute all crimes originating at or connected to the casinos, such as firearm-related crimes, narcotics, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sophisticated larcenies as well as gaming-related financial crime, organized crime, corruption, and money laundering including violations of G.L. c. 23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c. 267A, and G.L. c.

271. The Gaming Enforcement Division is a statewide division, and the position requires a candidate with a proven track record of versatility and adaptability. Division members work closely with the State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit assigned to both the Office of the Attorney General and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, as well as federal, state, and local law‑enforcement partners.

The Assistant Attorney General will be expected to handle a complex caseload and be charged with leading and coordinating investigations and prosecutions with State Police in conjunction with other prosecutors, victim/witness advocates, paralegals, and support staff. Additional functions will include screening potential cases, fostering relationships with industry stakeholders, participating in training, occasional district court coverage, and working cohesively with others in the Office of the Attorney General.

All employees assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Division are subject to the Enhanced Code of Ethics adopted pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11M (c).

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.

$90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.

Although this position is based in Springfield, MA, the successful candidate will be required from time to time to travel as needed to other areas of the Commonwealth in support of investigations. Accordingly, a valid Massachusetts Driver's License is required. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions. For the first six months in the position, the Assistant Attorney General will be expected to work in office at least three or four days per week.

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar and a practicing attorney.
• At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney, preferably in state criminal…