Deputy Division Chief

Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

Government Bureau

The Constitutional & Administrative Law (CADLAW) Division defends state agencies and officials against constitutional and other legal challenges to state statutes and regulations; suits that challenge the implementation of state policies and programs; and suits for judicial review of the decisions of state administrative agencies. The Division also occasionally initiates affirmative litigation on behalf of state agencies to support their programs or assist their regulatory activities.

Primary Duties: The Deputy Chief will work with the Division Chief and the Managing Attorneys to oversee the work of the CADLAW Division. The responsibilities will include both administrative and substantive legal matters. The Managing Attorney will assist the Division Chief in assigning cases, and in supervising-and conducting regular case reviews for-Division AAGs. The Deputy Chief will also interact regularly with our agency clients, with other AGO divisions and bureaus, and (as necessary) with other governmental entities, the courts, and the public. Additionally, the Deputy Chief will assume responsibility for overseeing some of the Division's "devolved" cases, organizing orientation and training of new Division AAGs, and evaluating formal and informal Opinions requests from agency officials. The Deputy Chief will also maintain an active (but reduced) caseload.

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

Salary: $126,531

Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website's jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to register and create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application. 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 in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Sherrie Costa, Managing Administrative Assistant

Government Bureau

(617) 963-2071

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.

Position Requirements: Five to eight years of relevant civil litigation experience, including significant experience briefing and arguing appellate and trial-court matters, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar. Candidates should have the ability to oversee multiple complex and challenging matters and have demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills. Candidates should have demonstrated an ability to work effectively with others. 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. Familiarity with constitutional law, administrative law, civil and appellate procedure, and trial practice is desirable.