ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection Division- Gun Violence Prevention Unit

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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.

www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION - GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION UNIT

(Boston or Regional Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her Office's Gun Violence Prevention Unit (GVPU) to serve as an Assistant Attorney General. This innovative Unit, which sits within the Consumer Protection Division, works to reduce gun violence in Massachusetts through enforcement, industry accountability, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the GVPU Director to advance the Unit's mission by leading complex investigations and litigation designed to hold individual and corporate participants accountable, protect consumers, and address practices that contribute to gun violence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Screening and developing new matters aligned with GVPU enforcement priorities, including civil consumer protection investigations and enforcement matters.
• Leading complex investigations into individual, corporate, and industry conduct, including potentially unfair or deceptive practices, consumer harms, and regulatory noncompliance.
• Managing complex, large-scale investigations through strategic document and data analysis, witness interviews, expert consultation, and coordination with government partners.
• Analyzing industry structures, business models, marketing and sales practices, distribution systems, and compliance programs.
• Drafting and litigating enforcement matters in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, evidentiary proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Negotiating and enforcing settlements and other resolutions, as appropriate.
• Coordinating with teams across the Attorney General's Office and with other government and regulatory partners to advance GVPU enforcement efforts.
• Supporting multistate, multi-party, and industry-wide investigations or coordinated actions with other Attorneys General, as appropriate.
• Supporting legislative, regulatory, policy, and public education initiatives through legal research, analysis, drafting, and strategic engagement with stakeholders.
• Engaging with community stakeholders as needed, including through developing and implementing communications strategies.

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: $90,125 to $134,513, 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 October 28, 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:

Ann Higgins, Assistant

Consumer Protection Division

(617) 963-2492

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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.

www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION - GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION UNIT

(Boston or Regional Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her Office's Gun Violence Prevention Unit (GVPU) to serve as an Assistant Attorney General. This innovative Unit, which sits within the Consumer Protection Division, works to reduce gun violence in Massachusetts through enforcement, industry accountability, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders.

Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the GVPU Director to advance the Unit's mission by leading complex investigations and litigation designed to hold individual and corporate participants accountable, protect consumers, and address practices that contribute to gun violence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Screening and developing new matters aligned with GVPU enforcement priorities, including civil consumer protection investigations and enforcement matters.
• Leading complex investigations into individual, corporate, and industry conduct, including potentially unfair or deceptive practices, consumer harms, and regulatory noncompliance.
• Managing complex, large-scale investigations through strategic document and data analysis, witness interviews, expert consultation, and coordination with government partners.
• Analyzing industry structures, business models, marketing and sales practices, distribution systems, and compliance programs.
• Drafting and litigating enforcement matters in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, evidentiary proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Negotiating and enforcing settlements and other resolutions, as appropriate.
• Coordinating with teams across the Attorney General's Office and with other government and regulatory partners to advance GVPU enforcement efforts.
• Supporting multistate, multi-party, and industry-wide investigations or coordinated actions with other Attorneys General, as appropriate.
• Supporting legislative, regulatory, policy, and public education initiatives through legal research, analysis, drafting, and strategic engagement with stakeholders.
• Engaging with community stakeholders as needed, including through developing and implementing communications strategies.

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: $90,125 to $134,513, 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 October 28, 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:

Ann Higgins, Assistant

Consumer Protection Division

(617) 963-2492

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Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time legal experience, including substantial experience with complex investigations and litigation experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate sophisticated business conduct, develop comprehensive factual records, and translate those investigations into litigation, negotiated resolutions, or other enforcement outcomes.
• Experience managing document- and data-intensive matters, including complex discovery, electronic records, expert issues, and multiple witnesses or parties, is strongly preferred.
• Civil enforcement experience is required; experience with criminal and/or regulatory enforcement is considered a plus.
• Experience with regulated industries, multistate Attorney General matters, or other large-scale actions is considered a plus.
• Prior firearms-related legal experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in the Unit's public safety mission and an ability to master new legal, factual, and regulatory subject matter.
• Outstanding research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

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: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

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Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time legal experience, including substantial experience with complex investigations and litigation experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate sophisticated business conduct, develop comprehensive factual records, and translate those investigations into litigation, negotiated resolutions, or other enforcement outcomes.
• Experience managing document- and data-intensive matters, including complex discovery, electronic records, expert issues, and multiple witnesses or parties, is strongly preferred.
• Civil enforcement experience is required; experience with criminal and/or regulatory enforcement is considered a plus.
• Experience with regulated industries, multistate Attorney General matters, or other large-scale actions is considered a plus.
• Prior firearms-related legal experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in the Unit's public safety mission and an ability to master new legal, factual, and regulatory subject matter.
• Outstanding research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including other attorneys and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

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: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

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