ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection Division- Gun Violence Prevention Unit

Position Requirements: 

·         Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.

·         A minimum of five (5) years of full-time legal experience, including substantial experience with complex investigations and litigation experience, preferred.

·         Demonstrated ability to investigate sophisticated business conduct, develop comprehensive factual records, and translate those 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, is strongly preferred.

·         Civil enforcement experience is required; experience with criminal and/or regulatory enforcement is considered a plus.

·         Experience with regulated industries, multistate Attorney General matters, or other large-scale actions is considered a plus.

·         Prior firearms-related legal experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in the Unit’s public safety mission and an ability to master new legal, factual, and regulatory subject matter.

·         Outstanding research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.

·         Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

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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