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CHIEF STATE TRIAL COUNSEL

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
$165.4K a year
Full-time

Description

Attention applicants : Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website.Your application will not be received.

To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

Chief State Trial Counsel

Executive Bureau

Office of the State Trial Counsel

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced civil litigator to serve as Chief State Trial Counsel.

Primary Duties : The Chief State Trial Counsel will create and lead a new Office of the State Trial Counsel, which represents the Attorney General’s commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the Attorney General’s Office.

This new Office will serve Assistant Attorneys General within the Office’s civil enforcement and litigation bureaus (including its Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, Energy & Environment, and Government Bureaus) as a central resource for trial strategy, case development, and trial preparation and presentation.

The Office of the State Trial Counsel will support Assistant Attorneys General in specific litigation matters and will lead or otherwise work directly on select complex litigation matters, as needed.

The successful candidate will create and run an officewide hub for civil trial advocacy training and skills development for the Office.

Position Type : Full-Time / Exempt.Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary : $165,395

To apply for this position : Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at : 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 November 20, 2024.

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) 963-2041.

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 :

Lily Welch, Special Assistant to the Attorney General

Executive Bureau

617-963-2632

Qualifications

Position Requirements : A minimum of 10 years of relevant complex civil litigation and trial experience (which may include judicial clerkships) and Massachusetts bar membership are required.

Significant trial advocacy experience, outstanding oral and written communication skills, thorough knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and a strong ability to work with a deadline is essential.

Because the candidate will be responsible for developing a new office within the AGO, they must have experience setting organizational goals, engaging in strategic planning, and implementing effective systems.

The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior attorneys, and working effectively in teams is essential.

A familiarity with Massachusetts Superior Court practice, particularly the Business Litigation Session, is desirable.

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 should be highly motivated and be able to work successfully in a fast-paced public sector law office.

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.

Do not select MassCareers apply online option.Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office.

You must apply directly at : .

Official Title : Chief Trial Counsel

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Legal Services

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Job Posting

Oct 30, 2024, 7 : 38 : 26 PM

Number of Openings

Salary

165,-165,YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Non-Executive Branch Agency-0000000000Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

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