Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will be responsible for handling investigations into alleged violations of the Massachusetts False Claims Act, including reviewing referrals/complaints; initiating and conducting complex investigations, including negotiating with opposing counsel, conducting witness interviews, taking depositions, and reviewing written discovery; participating in settlement negotiations; and making recommendations on how to proceed. The AAG will also be responsible for assessing, investigating, and litigating sealed whistleblower, or qui tam, actions, some of which are filed on behalf of multiple government entities, and all of which require collaboration with the whistleblower and their attorney.

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.

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP 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 January 3, 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) 963-2041.

Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Diann DiBenedetto, Administrative Assistant

False Claims Division

(617) 963-2688

Qualifications

Position Requirements : At least three years of litigation experience is preferred, including experience with depositions, court appearances, and written discovery. Applicants must possess effective oral and written communication skills, must exhibit good judgment, and must be motivated self-starters. Must be capable of handling complex and challenging matters and representing the Commonwealth effectively in court. Applicants should also have a significant interest in public service and working in a collaborative public-law environment. 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 . Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar .

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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