ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
HEALTH CARE & FAIR COMPETITION BUREAU
HEALTH CARE DIVISION
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Attorney General to join the Health Care Division within the Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau. The Health Care Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and other Massachusetts laws protecting health care consumers. Recent litigation matters brought by the Division have involved drug pricing, the opioid crisis, marketing by health care providers and insurers, and challenges to federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents. The Division also promotes health care access, affordability, and equity, and assists consumers with health care issues through its mediation program.
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: $87,500 to $130,595, commensurate with JD year and experience.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants who are in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Alex Western, Paralegal
Health Care Division
(617) 963-2049
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.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Attorney General will lead and assist with complex consumer protection investigations and litigations involving entities and individuals in the health care sector. Key investigative responsibilities include conducting interviews, obtaining documents and taking testimony through civil investigative demands, handling settlement negotiations, and preparing for litigation. Litigation responsibilities include handling pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial, settlement, and all other aspects of litigation.
The Assistant Attorney General may have opportunities to join AGO civil litigation teams challenging federal actions that harm the Commonwealth and its residents. The Assistant Attorney General may also work with Assistant Attorneys General from other states on complex cases relating to a variety of issues.
The Assistant Attorney General may be involved in health policy work, including monitoring trends related to the cost of health care in Massachusetts and drafting or reviewing proposed legislation.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission by motion.
- At least three (3) years of post-JD litigation, health law, consumer law, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous experience in health law is desired but not required.
- Excellent writing, legal analysis, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex legal, business, and financial concepts.
- Ability to collaborate and represent the Office with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to practicing law in the public interest.
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.
Application Process
To apply for this position, visit the AGO website via this link, upload your cover letter, writing sample, and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly online using the AGO’s Employment and Recruitment jobs portal.
