Primary Duties: The Division Chief, along with a Deputy Chief, is responsible for supervising and directing the Division's Assistant Attorneys General and other staff. The primary responsibilities of the Division Chief include the day-to-day supervision of all aspects of civil enforcement, including the review and approval of all civil investigative demands, civil complaints, briefs, and other court filings, as well as the development of investigative strategy and negotiation of civil settlements. The Division Chief is also responsible for the overall administration of the Division, including personnel matters, drafting periodic reports on the Division's work, and attending regular meetings with the Attorney General and other senior staff. As time permits, the Division Chief personally handles significant or sensitive matters, including aspects of litigation or trial, settlement negotiations, and non-litigation projects. The Division Chief also works with the Deputy Division Chief in mentoring Division staff and assisting them with skills development.

False Claims Division attorneys represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in investigations of alleged violations of the Massachusetts False Claims Act. In addition to supervision of aspects of civil enforcement discussed above, the Division Chief will assist division attorneys in assessing, investigating, and litigating sealed whistleblower actions, some of which are filed on behalf of multiple government entities, and all of which require collaboration with the whistleblower and their attorney. The Division Chief may be involved in policy development, including drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.

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

Salary: $137,417

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 February 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 seven years of litigation and/or other relevant legal experience is preferred, including experience with depositions, court appearances, and written discovery. Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to assimilate new subject areas. Applicants should possess effective writing, legal-analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills to advocate for the public interest, as well as the following skills and experience:

• Ability to supervise and direct attorneys in multiple complex matters;

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts False Claims Act;

• Management experience;

• Experience supervising and/or mentoring legal and non-legal staff of varying experience levels;

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission by motion;

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• 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.

We are looking for individuals with applicable experience who want to lead our enforcement team and are committed to practicing law in the public interest.

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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