Regional Chief

REGIONAL CHIEF

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL OFFICE

(SPRINGFIELD)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated attorney to join her management team as the Chief of the Western Massachusetts Regional Office (WMASS) located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Employees of the WMASS Office handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Government, Public Protection, Health Care and Fair Competition, Energy and Environment, and Criminal Bureaus. The WMASS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with labor, civil rights, and consumer issues, including providing consumer mediation services, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.

Primary Duties: The Chief of the WMASS Office is responsible for the overall administration, management, and direction of the regional office and for supervision of all its business. The Chief supervises and directs an office comprised of Assistant Attorneys General, civil investigators, inspectors, consumer mediators, victim witness advocates, community outreach coordinator, Massachusetts State Police, paralegals, and administrative staff; reviews and assigns WMASS Office caseload; oversees case management and reporting requirements; assists in developing and implementing community education, training, and outreach programs; and is responsible for reporting on WMASS Office activities to the Attorney General and her executive staff.

The Chief is also expected to handle a moderate caseload of litigation matters. The Chief works directly with Bureau Chiefs of the Attorney General’s Office to coordinate substantive legal matters and cross-bureau initiatives as well as lead the efforts of WMASS staff to implement office-wide priorities and to respond to systemic concerns unique to the region. Because certain WMASS staff also report directly to division managers in Boston, including the Fair Labor, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Trial, Neighborhood Renewal, Civil Investigations, Consumer Response and Advocacy, False Claims, and the Criminal Divisions, the Chief coordinates staff supervision with managers of those divisions. The Chief serves as the Office’s liaison with local public officials and community organizations throughout the region.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission by motion.
• Experienced attorney with substantial litigation experience in both federal and state courts.
• Prior management experience with the ability and desire to supervise a diverse professional and support staff.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and management skills as well as a proven record of sound judgment and decision making.
• Significant knowledge of and familiarity with the region served by the WMAS Office.
• Ability to professionally represent the Attorney General in presentations and meetings involving consumer groups, local officials, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations.
• Ability to successfully work with the public, the private bar, courts, and other legal and government institutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest.

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.

Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.

Position Type: Full-time/Exempt.

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.

Salary: $129,638.77 - $137,417, commensurate with experience

Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website via this link to upload your cover letter, writing sample, and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly using the AGO’s online Employment and Recruitment jobs portal.

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.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Rontear Pendleton, Deputy Attorney General

Executive Bureau

617-963-2984

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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