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Our hybrid</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">model may include some telework days for the successful applicant.</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>:  $55,375</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">                                                                                                                 </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline\">The application deadline for this posting is June 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></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</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline\">Inquiries regarding position &amp; status may be made to:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Elizabeth Carnes Flynn, Acting Director</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Division of Open Government</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">(617) 963-2820</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>",
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