Assistant Attorney General/ State Trial Counsel | Office of State Trial Counsel

{
  "content_hash": "c271127917a61887aa4ad82ca076a898747eac89065634e7a3f469d4b4f92582",
  "source_hash": "39fc9dc6f5c36b11d7575823902534d2f07547e1239f4bf27a164f2682bb8d22",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-05-30T06:02:29.002Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States",
    "city": "Boston",
    "region": null,
    "country": "United States",
    "is_remote": true,
    "confidence": 0.95
  },
  "salary_max": null,
  "salary_min": null,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-04T11:42:59.343Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "bamboohr_production_catalog",
    "included": true,
    "location": {
      "raw": "Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States",
      "city": "Boston",
      "region": null,
      "country": "United States",
      "is_remote": true,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    "countries": [
      "United States"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": "remote",
  "salary_period": null,
  "workplace_type": "remote",
  "salary_currency": null
}

{}

{
  "list_job": {
    "id": "213",
    "isRemote": null,
    "location": {
      "city": "Boston",
      "state": "Massachusetts"
    },
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "province": null
    },
    "departmentId": "18593",
    "locationType": "2",
    "jobOpeningName": "Assistant Attorney General/ State Trial Counsel | Office of State Trial Counsel",
    "departmentLabel": "Executive Bureau",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Full-Time"
  },
  "detail_errors": [],
  "detail_job_opening": {
    "location": {
      "city": "Boston",
      "state": "Massachusetts",
      "postalCode": "02108",
      "addressCountry": "United States"
    },
    "datePosted": "2026-05-22",
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "countryId": null
    },
    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL/STATE TRIAL COUNSEL</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">EXECUTIVE BUREAU</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">OFFICE OF STATE TRIAL COUNSEL</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for one or more highly motivated attorneys with litigation experience to serve as Assistant Attorney General/State Trial Counsel in the new Office of the State Trial Counsel (OSTC). OSTC represents the Attorney General’s commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the Attorney General’s Office. This Office serves as a central resource for litigation strategy, case development, trial preparation and presentation. The Office’s work also involves working on litigation matters to challenge federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Primary Duties:</span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Work on complex civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Maintain an active caseload, including working actively on litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief State Trial Counsel.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>For State Trial Counsel:</em></span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Support, lead and consult with Assistant Attorneys General on specific complex civil litigation matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Work closely with and assist the Chief State Trial Counsel to carry out OSTC’s mission, including supervision of complex civil litigation matters and provision of civil litigation advocacy training and skills development for the Office.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Position Requirements</span>:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and familiarity with federal district court and Massachusetts Superior Court practice is desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Effective oral and written communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Ability to work independently and collaboratively.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Ability to work in a fast-paced public sector law office and meet deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>For Assistant Attorney General:</em></span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">At least three (3) years of relevant civil litigation experience, which may include judicial clerkships.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>For State Trial Counsel: </em></span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant complex civil litigation and trial experience (which may include judicial clerkships).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Outstanding oral and written communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The ability to mentor, support and lead Assistant Attorneys General on litigation matters.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Position Type</span>: Full-time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for this position.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Salary</span>: $87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year and experience.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline\">The application deadline for this posting is June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Inquiries regarding position &amp; status may be made to</span>:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Lily Welch, Special Assistant to the Attorney General</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Executive Bureau</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">617-963-2632</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p> </p>",
    "compensation": "$87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year and experience.",
    "departmentId": "18593",
    "locationType": "2",
    "seekPromoted": false,
    "jobCategoryId": "18469",
    "jobOpeningName": "Assistant Attorney General/ State Trial Counsel | Office of State Trial Counsel",
    "departmentLabel": "Executive Bureau",
    "jobOpeningStatus": "Open",
    "minimumExperience": null,
    "jobOpeningShareUrl": "https://massago.bamboohr.com/careers/213",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Full-Time"
  }
}