The Attorney General’s Office does not accept applications through MassCareers. However, if you’re interested in applying for an attorney general position, there are several ways to go about the process. These include submitting your application directly to the Attorney General’s Office. In addition to applying directly to the Attorney General’s Office, you can also apply for a Bureau Chief position.
Deputy Attorney General
If you are a lawyer with litigation experience and are looking for a job in the state’s Attorney General’s Office, you are in luck. The Attorney General’s Office has a variety of positions available. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in a related field, as well as an interest in public service and a keen knowledge of state and constitutional law. In addition, candidates must be a member of the Massachusetts bar and the USDC of Massachusetts, and they must be willing to take the federal bar examination upon hire.
As the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of Massachusetts, Maura Healey’s office focuses on protecting the rights of citizens in Massachusetts. She is responsible for ensuring the protection of civil and consumer rights and promoting economic stability. Her office is organized into six bureaus and divisions. Each one works closely with the Attorney General’s office and is responsible for different areas of law.
The role of an assistant attorney general is to support the attorney general in several legal cases. They will help the attorney general in both criminal and civil cases and should have extensive knowledge of both. They should also have a strong understanding of constitutional law, as well as a good understanding of the role of law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the assistant attorney general will be in charge of several divisions of the United States Department of Justice. These include the civil rights division, the antitrust division, and the office of justice program.
Section Chief
The Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking a motivated attorney or manager to join its energy and environment bureau. The Section Chief will represent the state in federal litigation and represent state agencies. They will also help to develop and implement a policy for the Department. The job also requires leadership and management skills. You’ll be able to influence legislative and regulatory policy.
The Section handles a wide variety of cases. This may include election disputes, environmental law, and criminal law. The Section also works closely with the Attorney General to determine which cases should be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. They prepare petitions and briefs for such cases and regularly participate in oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In addition to overseeing the legal work of the Appeals Division, the Section Chief is also responsible for overseeing the work of over ten attorneys. This person also handles administrative matters and oversees the division’s human resources. Additionally, this role is responsible for coordinating with other departments and conducting training seminars.
The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating sections in the Division. Approximately 50% of the attorneys in this section work on federal pollution laws, including the Oil Pollution Act, RCRA, and CERCLA. Many of these cases have a national impact and involve multiple members of a particular industry.
Bureau Chief
The Attorney General of Massachusetts is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth. He is elected by the voters of Massachusetts and serves four-year terms. He is the chief executive of the attorney general’s office and oversees five bureaus that support the attorney general’s office. The office is divided into six divisions, including civil rights, health care, fair competition, and public protection and advocacy.
The Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau uses investigation, litigation, and advocacy to protect consumers and the environment. It is also responsible for enforcing antitrust and civil rights laws. Its other divisions include the Consumer Protection Division, the Fair Labor Division, and the Insurance and Financial Services Division.
April English has been with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office since 2003. Previously, she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. While in that role, she handled a variety of civil litigation cases. Her caseload included consumer fraud, telemarketing fraud, and lead-in toys. She also handled consumer debt settlement, mortgage fraud, and credit counseling cases.
In addition to her time as attorney general, Ms. West is a former prosecutor and former bureau chief of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. She led a group of over 120 professionals responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of crimes, as well as defending convictions on appeal and helping victims. She also served as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Health Care Fraud Unit.