Assistant Attorney General

Primary Duties:

The Assistant Attorney General will handle a large caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing. The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth's District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials. Responsibilities will also include, but are not limited to:

1. Leading investigations conducted with the assistance of Massachusetts State Police Troopers assigned to the Attorney General's Office, as well as investigators from other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

2. Reviewing all search warrants sought in connection with these investigations, which include, but are not limited to, GPS tracking, "ping" and cell-site simulator, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretap warrants.

3. Extensive grand jury practice, including, but not limited to, immunization of witnesses, working with civilian witnesses/victims, and working with victim witness advocates.

4. Handling all phases of litigation for cases stemming from these investigations in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Location: The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position would be able to work out of the Boston office or one of the regional offices which are located in Springfield, New Bedford, and Worcester. Our hybrid model may include some telework days for the successful candidate. 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.

Salary: $84,134 to $125,572 commensurate with JD year and experience.

To apply for this position: 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 April 11, 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.

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:

Evangelia Kondilis, Administrative Assistant

Enterprise, Major, & Cyber Crimes Division

(617) 963-2237

evangelia.kondilis@mass.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Applicants must be practicing attorneys and must be members of the Massachusetts bar. The successful candidate must possess the ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and have substantial Superior Court experience (5 or more years) in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials. The successful candidate 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. A solid background in handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution is preferred, with extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants. A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.

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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