ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL- COUNSEL II | Fair Labor Division

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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.

FUNCTIONAL JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

JOB TITLE: COUNSEL II

NAGE UNIT 6, JOB GRADE 17

FAIR LABOR DIVISION

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Attorney General''s Fair Labor Division. The Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards and public construction bidding laws under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations. The candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for enforcing violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.

Primary Duties:

• Enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction bidding, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes.
• Maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Review requests for U and T Visa law enforcement certifications.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives, including making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.

Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

Location: This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate's expressed preference and space availability.

Salary: $3,541.60 to $5,166.86/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.

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 September 30, 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:

Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant

Fair Labor Division

(617) 963-2126

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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.

FUNCTIONAL JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

JOB TITLE: COUNSEL II

NAGE UNIT 6, JOB GRADE 17

FAIR LABOR DIVISION

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Attorney General''s Fair Labor Division. The Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards and public construction bidding laws under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations. The candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for enforcing violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.

Primary Duties:

• Enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction bidding, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes.
• Maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Review requests for U and T Visa law enforcement certifications.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives, including making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.

Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

Location: This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate's expressed preference and space availability.

Salary: $3,541.60 to $5,166.86/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.

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 September 30, 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:

Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant

Fair Labor Division

(617) 963-2126

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Position Requirements:

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights, and/or criminal litigation experience in the district and superior courts including grand jury.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft and a working knowledge of Massachusetts labor and employment laws.
• Ability to advise Office of the Attorney General staff and the public on legal matters by interpreting M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 149A, M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M and M.G.L. Chapter 7C and other related regulations, statutes and case law.
• Educating the public on the laws, rules and policies governing Office operations, and investigating and adjudicating cases where violations of the public construction bidding laws may have occurred.
• Ability to interact effectively and convey information.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
• Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and who demonstrates an attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve
• Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency desirable.

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:

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights, and/or criminal litigation experience in the district and superior courts including grand jury.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft and a working knowledge of Massachusetts labor and employment laws.
• Ability to advise Office of the Attorney General staff and the public on legal matters by interpreting M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 149A, M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M and M.G.L. Chapter 7C and other related regulations, statutes and case law.
• Educating the public on the laws, rules and policies governing Office operations, and investigating and adjudicating cases where violations of the public construction bidding laws may have occurred.
• Ability to interact effectively and convey information.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
• Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and who demonstrates an attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve
• Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency desirable.

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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