Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division, Gun Violence Prevention Unit

MASSAGO

. Screen and develop new matters aligned with Gun Violence Prevention Unit enforcement priorities, including civil consumer protection investigations and enforcement matters .

Posted 10/7/2026full-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 complex investigations and civil enforcement, with strong litigation skills in state and federal court. Proficient in managing document-intensive matters and engaging with diverse stakeholders to support public safety initiatives.

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Civil Enforcement ExperienceComplex Investigations ManagementLitigation SkillsDocument and Data AnalysisStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLitigationDrafting PleadingsDiscovery ManagementNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisTrial PreparationConsumer Protection LawExpert Consultation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationRespect for DiversityIndependent WorkCommunity Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Massachusetts Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Gun Violence PreventionConsumer ProtectionRegulatory NoncomplianceMultistate InvestigationsPublic Safety MissionCorporate ConductDeceptive PracticesEquitable Work EnvironmentStakeholder Engagement StrategiesCommunity Stakeholder Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen and develop new matters aligned with Gun Violence Prevention Unit enforcement priorities, including civil consumer protection investigations and enforcement matters
Lead complex investigations into individual, corporate, and industry conduct, including potentially unfair or deceptive practices, consumer harms, and regulatory noncompliance
Manage complex, large-scale investigations through strategic document and data analysis, witness interviews, expert consultation, and coordination with government partners
Analyze industry structures, business models, marketing and sales practices, distribution systems, and compliance programs
Draft and litigate enforcement matters in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, evidentiary proceedings, and trial preparation
Negotiate and enforce settlements and other resolutions
Coordinate with teams across the Attorney General’s Office and other government and regulatory partners
Support multistate, multi-party, and industry-wide investigations or coordinated actions with other Attorneys General
Support legislative, regulatory, policy, and public education initiatives through legal research, analysis, drafting, and strategic stakeholder engagement
Engage with community stakeholders, including through developing and implementing communications strategies
Work closely with the Gun Violence Prevention Unit Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time legal experience
Substantial experience with complex investigations and litigation experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to investigate sophisticated business conduct, develop comprehensive factual records, and translate investigations into litigation, negotiated resolutions, or other enforcement outcomes
Experience managing document- and data-intensive matters, including complex discovery, electronic records, expert issues, and multiple witnesses or parties, strongly preferred
Civil enforcement experience required
Experience with criminal and/or regulatory enforcement considered a plus
Experience with regulated industries, multistate Attorney General matters, or other large-scale actions considered a plus
Interest in the Unit’s public safety mission and ability to master new legal, factual, and regulatory subject matter
Outstanding research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities served and interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities