Assistant Attorney General

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

CRIMINAL BUREAU

HUMAN TRAFFICKING DIVISION

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join the Human Trafficking Division as Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The Human Trafficking Division is a team of statewide prosecutors, partnered with the Massachusetts State Police, investigators, and victim witness advocates, charged with investigating and prosecuting crimes related to sex trafficking and labor trafficking within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These cases often involve challenging and complex issues, as well as coordination with local and federal law enforcement and victim service providers. Additionally, the Human Trafficking Division co-leads the Commonwealth’s Anti-Trafficking (CAT) Task Force. The Commonwealth’s Anti-Trafficking Task Force is a multi-disciplinary task force that assembles partners across sectors to comprehensively address all forms of human trafficking in the Commonwealth. The Human Trafficking Division also coordinates statewide efforts related to human trafficking policy formation, training, and education.

Primary Duties:

This Assistant Attorney General position involves the investigation and prosecution of sex trafficking and labor trafficking criminal cases across all jurisdictions of Massachusetts. Investigations involve working within a multi-disciplinary team, including victim witness advocates, law enforcement officers, financial investigators, as well as connecting with service providers, to approach potential human trafficking scenarios. The approach may involve victim and witness interviews, assessment of financial and documentary evidence and search warrants. Other responsibilities include participation in a multi-agency task force dedicated to the sharing of intelligence regarding human trafficking cases and pursuing forfeiture actions against offenders where applicable.

The Assistant Attorney General will also work within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate complaints and initiate investigations of human trafficking; formulate investigative strategies; prepare search warrants; analyze documents; interview witnesses; conduct document and witness-intensive grand jury investigations; prepare immunity and/or cooperation agreements, as needed; make charging, venue, and plea-bargaining recommendations; and prosecute complex criminal cases in superior courts. Participation in training and outreach efforts may be required.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five years of litigation experience is including experience as a criminal prosecutor or defense attorney preferred.
• Jury trial and grand jury experience are required.
• Knowledge of, or ability to gain understanding of, the Massachusetts human trafficking statutes and the comprehensive legislation that address the exploitation of children and adults.
• Experience investigating and prosecuting human trafficking, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence cases is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex investigations and prosecutions and carry a significant caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, including with law enforcement and investigators, victim support personnel and anti-trafficking stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the public.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, as travel is necessary to various courts and offices throughout the Commonwealth.

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

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.

Location: The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position may elect to work out of the Boston Office or one of the AGO Regional Offices located in Springfield, New Bedford, and Worcester. Our current hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

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: $84,134 - $125,572, commensurate with JD year.

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:

Kasey Mazzone, Paralegal

Human Trafficking Division

(617) 963- 2011

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.