Assistant Attorney General – Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

MASSAGO

. Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,125 - $134,513 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, administrative law, and civil litigation, with a strong ability to handle appeals and trial-court litigation independently. Committed to public service and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

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Massachusetts Bar MembershipU.S. District Court for Massachusetts Bar MembershipConstitutional Law FamiliarityCivil Litigation ExperienceEffective Legal Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation HandlingTrial PracticeAppellate ProcedureStatutory InterpretationJudicial Review

Soft Skills

CollaborationPublic Service InterestCommunity ConnectionRespectful Work Environment Support

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationAppealsState StatutesState RegulationsAdministrative Agency Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent state officials and agencies in appeals and litigation in state and federal courts
Defend constitutional and other legal challenges to state statutes and regulations
Defend suits challenging implementation of state policies and programs
Handle suits for judicial review of state administrative agency decisions
Handle trial-court litigation
Handle appeals in the Appeals Court, SJC, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Address constitutional issues, statutory interpretation, and claims concerning the authority of state administrative agencies
Work within a division representing state agencies and officials in civil litigation and appeals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or have a pending application for admission
Must be a member of the bar of the United States District Court for Massachusetts or be eligible for admission in short order
At least three (3) to five (5) years of relevant legal experience is preferred
Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice
Effective legal writing skills
Ability to independently handle litigation in the trial and appellate courts
Demonstrated interest in public service
Ability to work in a collaborative, public-law environment
Connection to the people and communities served
Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Disability accommodations and application assistance
Respectful and inclusive work environment