Assistant Attorney General

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

ENERGY & RATEPAYER ADVOCACY DIVISION

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BUREAU

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated litigation attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in her Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA).

Pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11E, ERA advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, and water companies. ERA’s mission includes holding utilities accountable for providing just and reasonable rates; advocating for a smart, cost-effective, and equitable clean energy transition; and protecting consumers from predatory energy companies.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for performing legal work for ERA, which includes serving as lead or co-counsel in litigation before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and federal and state courts; preparing briefs and other associated litigation and regulatory documents; conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda regarding energy, water, or other regulatory-related topics; hiring and working with subject matter experts; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice; strategizing and developing case-related action plans; and investigating and prosecuting civil energy enforcement cases.

Position Requirements:

• A member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Applicants should have at least one of the following qualifications:

1. At least two years of civil or criminal litigation experience.
2. At least one year of experience in connection with the regulation of gas, electric, and/or water companies.
3. At least one year of regulatory or administrative law experience relevant to the ERA’s work.

• Additional years of experience in the above practice areas and experience in complex litigation preferred.
• Ability to litigate on both policy and technical issues, with emphasis on those involving economic, financial, and accounting issues.
• Demonstrated ability to learn previously unfamiliar technical concepts and material quickly and successfully is preferred.
• Effective research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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 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

Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

Position Type: Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $84,134 – $125,572, commensurate with JD year and experience

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

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants who are in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Jen Foley, Paralegal

Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division

(617) 963-2681

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.