Assistant Attorney General – State Trial Counsel
MASSAGO
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $87,500 - $130,595 per year
About the role
- Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters.
- Work on complex civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents.
- Maintain an active caseload, including working actively on litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief State Trial Counsel.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
- At least three (3) years of relevant civil litigation experience, which may include judicial clerkships.
- Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and familiarity with federal district court and Massachusetts Superior Court practice is desirable.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced public sector law office and meet deadlines.
- 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.
Benefits
- Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
civil litigationlitigation strategydrafting pleadingsdispositive motionstrial preparationfederal civil procedurestate civil procedurefederal district court practiceMassachusetts Superior Court practice
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationself-motivationsound judgmentdecision makingindependencecollaborationability to meet deadlines
Certifications
Massachusetts bar membership