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Position Requirements:
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application for admission;
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division;
- Demonstrated connection to the people and communities served by the Attorney General’s Office, including experience working directly with or on behalf of members of the public, especially historically marginalized communities;
- Civil investigation and/or litigation experience, preferably including large-scale investigations and complex litigation;
- Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Experience with public speaking.
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff;
- Prior experience in civil rights or related areas of law is preferred;
- Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole, is a plus.
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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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General is looking for an attorney to join the Civil Rights Division (CRD). The successful candidate will be strongly committed to the mission of the Division, which is to protect and advance the constitutional and statutory civil rights and liberties of residents and visitors to the Commonwealth. The Division works to prevent and remedy discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in order to ensure equal opportunity and safeguard constitutional rights for all. The Division is particularly committed to serving vulnerable and historically marginalized individuals through community-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and data-driven legal advocacy and affirmative legal action. We strive for equity, underscoring the importance of intersectionality and racial justice. Embedded in the Division are units dedicated to protecting individuals and communities impacted by issues of children’s justice, disability rights, and police accountability. The Division works to ensure equal opportunity and constitutional rights in areas such as housing, public accommodations, employment, education, healthcare, criminal justice, immigration, and voting.
Primary Duties:
The Assistant Attorney General will conduct investigations; litigate cases in state and federal court; develop policy initiatives; review and mediate complaints from members of the public; review and draft amicus briefs and proposed legislation; and conduct outreach with community and advocacy groups, including through speaking engagements and attendance at community meetings.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.
Salary: $84,134 to $125,572, commensurate with JD year and experience.
: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is May 5, 2025.
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 (617) 963-2932.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Rose Woods, Administrative Assistant
Civil Rights Division
(617) 963-2345
