Assistant Attorney General – Enterprise & Major Crimes Division
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
- The Assistant Attorney General will handle a large caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing.
- The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
- Responsibilities will also include, but are not limited to: Leading investigations conducted with the assistance of Massachusetts State Police Troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, as well as investigators from other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Reviewing all search warrants sought in connection with these investigations, which include, but are not limited to, GPS tracking, “ping” and cell-site simulator, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretap warrants; Extensive grand jury practice, including, but not limited to, immunization of witnesses, working with civilian witnesses/victims, and working with victim witness advocates; Handling all phases of litigation for cases stemming from these investigations in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.
Requirements
- Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts bar.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials.
- Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and with substantial Superior Court experience.
- A background in handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution is preferred, with extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants.
- A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.
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Hard Skills & Tools
criminal lawgrand jury investigationsmotion practicetrialsnarcotics investigationssearch warrant reviewwiretap warrant reviewcivil forfeiturelitigationcase management
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsadvocacynegotiationattention to detail
Certifications
Massachusetts bar membershipjuris doctor (JD)