Assistant Attorney General Executive Bureau/General Counsel's Office
(Boston or Regional Office Location)
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to join the General Counsel's Office (GCO) team. The GCO is involved in high-level executive decision making about policies, legal strategy, and operations within the AGO. Among its many responsibilities, the GCO manages the AGO's responses to Public Records Requests and the AGO's Records Retention process. This position represents a unique opportunity to implement appropriate records retention practices, work with the Records Access Officer in all phases of responding to public records request, and to assist the GCO in supporting lawyers and staff across the AGO.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the General Counsel and the Records Access Officer, the Assistant Attorney General will coordinate and implement the AGO's records retention policies and procedures. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to organize and digitize the archiving of the AGO's records and to ensure compliance across the Office with Massachusetts laws and the AGO's records retention procedures. Along with primary responsibility for the management of the AGO's records retention practices and procedures, the Assistant Attorney General will also assist in the timely and appropriate responses to the hundreds of public records requests received by the AGO annually, as well as monitoring developments in public records law by conducting legal research, attending court hearings, and assisting with public records litigation; and participating in the formulation of policies and executive decisions. The Assistant Attorney General will also work with the General Counsel to support the work of the Office by reviewing procurement documents and contracts, negotiating agreements, and responding to staff requests for legal advice and answers to ethical questions. The Assistant Attorney General will participate in forward-looking projects, as well, such as the development of internal policies to promote efficiency and increase support to the AGO divisions and implementation of effective records search protocols and records retention policies.
Location: The hired candidate may elect to work out of the Boston Office or one of the AGO's Regional Offices located in New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Salary: $78,586 to $117,879, commensurate with JD year and experience.
When applying for this position, you will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume. The application deadline for this posting is January 31, 2024.
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) 963-2041.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Shealenn Nash, Executive Assistant
General Counsel's Office
617-963-2511
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.
Job Qualifications:
Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar. Applicants must have a solid work ethic, strong organizational skills and attention to detail; strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously; prioritize tasks and work under a tight schedule. Applicants must be able to build and maintain relationships with staff and communicate respectfully with members of the public. At least two years of relevant law practice experience preferred. Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and willing and able to engage in daily problem solving, critical thinking, and the communication of solutions. Experience with Microsoft Office programs, case management software applications, and web-based programs is required, and familiarity with electronic document review platforms is preferred. Applicants must be comfortable working independently, but also 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. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.