ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / / / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney Generalu2019s Office direct application page. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Energy & Environment Bureau Environmental Crimes Strike Force Division (Boston or Regional Office) __ __ Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivate and skilled attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Crimes Strike Force Division (ECSF) of the Energy & Environment Bureau. The Assistant Attorney General will investigate and prosecute crimes that harm the Commonwealthu2019s natural resources or pose a significant threat of harm to human health or the environment. ECSF is an interagency team that includes prosecutors from the Attorney Generalu2019s Office, detectives from the Massachusetts Environmental Police, and investigators, engineers, and attorneys from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (u201cMassDEPu201d). ECSF partners meet regularly to evaluate whether enforcement against particular environmental violators should be handled administratively, civilly, or criminally. The most egregious violations are referred for criminal prosecution. In the past several years, the focus of ECSFu2019s criminal prosecutions has been on improper disposal of hazardous waste, failure to properly report spills of oil or hazardous materials, failure to properly abate and dispose of asbestos, failure to abate lead paint hazards, and exposing workers and children to unsafe conditions. ECSF has state-wide jurisdiction and as such, prosecutes cases in the Superior and District courts across the Commonwealth. __ _Primary Duties_: The Assistant Attorney General will assume an existing caseload of substantive prosecutions and investigations, as well as responsibility for handling new assignments that include initial review of allegations, formal grand jury investigations, and criminal prosecutions up to, and including, trial. Other duties include reviewing referrals and complaints; leading and coordinating investigations in collaboration with partners including the Massachusetts Environmental Police and MassDEP; preparing and reviewing applications for search warrants; participating in witness interviews; criminal motion practice; and representing the Attorney General at meetings with other governmental agencies and the regulated community. _Position Type_: Full-Time/Exempt. _Location_: The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position would be able to work out of the Boston office or one of the regional offices, which are located in Springfield, New Bedford, and Worcester. _Salary_:$87,500-$130,595 commensurate with JD year and experience __ _To apply for this position_: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney Generalu2019s Office atBambooHRand apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET) . 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) 963-2932. __ Do not select MassCareers u201capply onlineu201d 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_: Grace Sokolow, Administrative Assistant Environmental Crimes Strike Force Division (617) 963-2272 _Position Requirements_: u00b7 Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar. u00b7 Minimum of five (5) years of substantive litigation experience, including trials, motion practice, discovery practice, other pre-trial litigation, grand jury practice, and/or deposition practice. u00b7 Experience in criminal law, as either a prosecutor or defense attorney, is highly desirable. u00b7 Experience in environmental law, is preferred, although not required. u00b7 Ability to handle multiple complex criminal matters and to represent the Commonwealth effectively in court and with the public. u00b7 Excellent writing, communication, and courtroom skills. u00b7 Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, as well as independently in a fast-paced environment. u00b7 A valid driveru2019s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts across Massachusetts. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. /The Attorney Generalu2019s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney Generalu2019s 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./ Do not select MassCareers u201capply onlineu201d option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney Generalu2019s Office. You must apply directly at: Job: Unclassified Organization: Office of the Attorney General Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 260000HI

Created: 2026-01-23