ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Enterprise & Major Crimes Division

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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

CRIMINAL BUREAU

ENTERPRISE & MAJOR CRIMES DIVISION

(Springfield Regional Office)

The Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated attorney with extensive prosecutorial experience to handle narcotics and firearms investigations and cases within the Enterprise & Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Bureau. The Criminal Bureau is staffed by a group of experienced prosecutors who partner with intelligence analysts, financial investigators, Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, and local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute large-scale narcotics trafficking organizations and firearms investigations throughout the Commonwealth.   

Primary Duties:  The Assistant Attorney General will handle a large caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing. The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials. Responsibilities will also include, but are not limited to:  

• Leading investigations conducted with the assistance of Massachusetts State Police Troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, as well as investigators from other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration;   

• Reviewing all search warrants sought in connection with these investigations, which include, but are not limited to, GPS tracking, “ping” and cell-site simulator, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretap warrants;   

• Extensive grand jury practice, including, but not limited to, immunization of witnesses, working with civilian witnesses/victims, and working with victim witness advocates;   

Handling all phases of litigation for cases stemming from these investigations in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.

Position Type:  Full-Time/Exempt  .  

Location: The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position would work out of the Springfield Regional office. Our hybrid model may include some telework days for the successful candidate.  For the first six months in the position, the Assistant Attorney General will be expected to work in office at least three or four days per week.  

Salary: $87,500-$130,595, commensurate with JD year.  

To apply for this position:  Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly.  Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. 

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.  The application deadline is May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET) .

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.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. 

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Evangelia Kondilis, Managing Administrative Assistant  

Enterprise & Major Crimes Division  

(617) 963-2237   

Position Requirements: 

• Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts bar. 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials. 

• Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload and with substantial Superior Court experience. 

• A background in handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution is preferred, with extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants. 

• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.   

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.  

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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