Job Description

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To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated attorney to join her Office’s Consumer Protection Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and seeks to protect consumers from abusive practices in debt collection, automobile sales, mortgage lending, and student lending, among many other areas. Racial justice is a strategic priority of the Office, and we aim to serve the most vulnerable consumers in the Commonwealth.

Primary Duties

• Identify problematic business practices that negatively impact consumers, evaluate their suitability for enforcement, and initiate civil actions on behalf of the Commonwealth when appropriate.
• Develop and implement concrete strategies for remedying industry‑wide consumer abuses.
• Participate in legislative and regulatory policy development at both state and federal levels.
• Collaborate with civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.

Position Type

Full‑time / Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Location

This position may be based in the Boston Office, Springfield Regional Office, New Bedford Regional Office, or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability.

Salary

$87,500 to $130,595, commensurate with JD year.

To Apply

Lease visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

Accessibility

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.

Contact

Consumer Protection Division
(617) 963-2492

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• At least three (3) years of prior complex litigation or equivalent legal experience (preferred).
• Ability to integrate new and complicated subject areas.
• Excellent formal and informal writing, legal analysis, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to practicing law in the public interest.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages (preferred).

Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as ‘Counsel’ and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.

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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