Assistant Attorney General/Counsel II

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Functional Job Title: Assistant Attorney General

Job Title: Counsel II

NAGE Unit 6, Job Grade 17

Fair Labor Division

Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau

Attorney General Maura Healey is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division. The Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards and public construction bidding laws under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations.

Primary Duties: Assistant Attorneys General are responsible for the enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes. Assistant Attorneys General prosecute violations in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, as well as make public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws. Assistant Attorneys General maintain an active caseload, including assuming responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary: $2,995.68 - $4,328.79/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, 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. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is November 11, 2022.

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:

Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant

Fair Labor Division

(617) 963-2126

Position Requirements: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in all aspects of civil litigation, including complex litigation and e-discovery, and experience managing a large and varied caseload. Strong writing skills, including experience drafting motions and pleadings. Strong oral and written communication skills. At least five years’ relevant civil litigation experience. Seeking individuals who are highly motivated and who want to work in a fast-paced, high-volume public-sector law office.

Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations; civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights; research, writing, and analytical skills. Applicants should possess an ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines. We seek an individual who possesses strong organizational skills and exercises good judgment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Please Note: COVID-19 vaccines are required of all AGO employees. Absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment with the AGO. Additionally, new hires are required to receive their first booster shot prior to the start of their employment or within 30 days of eligibility, absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

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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