Assistant Attorney General

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

HEALTH CARE & FAIR COMPETITION BUREAU

ANTITRUST DIVISION

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her Antitrust Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Antitrust Division protects the people, state agencies, and businesses of Massachusetts from anticompetitive practices and helps maintain and encourage a competitive and vibrant economy through fair and effective enforcement of the antitrust laws. The Antitrust Division investigates and challenges anticompetitive mergers, price-fixing agreements, and other illegal practices by companies, both local and national, that harm Massachusetts consumers and important state interests.Recent antitrust cases or matters brought by the Attorney General have involved, among other areas, airlines, online platforms/services, health care, communications, and pharmaceuticals.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in investigations and litigation before state and federal courts and will be responsible for handling a substantial number of matters involving the enforcement of state and federal antitrust laws. Cases will cover a broad range of industries and will often pose complex and cutting-edge legal and economic issues. In addition to handling their own cases, the Assistant Attorney General will work with other attorneys, including, in some cases, attorneys from other states across the country and attorneys with the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. The Assistant Attorney General may be involved in policy development, including drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or be eligible for admission in short order.
• Litigation and/or other relevant legal experience, preferably three years or more of complex civil litigation experience.
• Previous experience in antitrust or competition law is desired, but not required.
• Experience with quantitative and/or economic analyses or experience working on matters involving such analyses, preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp sometimes complex legal, business, financial, and economic concepts.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

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.

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. External 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 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:

Diann DiBenedetto, Administrative Assistant

Antitrust Division

617-963-2688

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.