ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Enterprise & Major Crimes Division
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Springfield, MA, United States
Overview
The Attorney General’s Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive prosecutorial experience to handle narcotics and firearms investigations and cases within the Enterprise & Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Bureau. The Criminal Bureau collaborates with intelligence analysts, investigators, and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute large-scale narcotics trafficking and firearms cases throughout the Commonwealth.
Responsibilities
Handle a large caseload of narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing.
Collaborate with law enforcement, grand jury investigations, and appearances before District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
Lead investigations with Massachusetts State Police Troopers and other local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration).
Review search warrants, including GPS tracking, ping data, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretaps.
Engage in extensive grand jury practice, working with witnesses, victims, and victim-witness advocates.
Manage all phases of litigation in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.
Position Type
Full-Time/Exempt.
Location
Springfield Regional office; hybrid model with some telework days. For the first six months, in-office presence is expected three or four days per week.
Salary
$87,500-$130,595, commensurate with JD year.
To Apply
Visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via the MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. Application deadline: May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).
Qualifications
Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts bar.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials.
Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload with substantial Superior Court experience.
Background in narcotics-related investigations and prosecution; extensive experience with reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants preferred.
A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.
Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a connection to the communities served and support a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Equal Opportunity
The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Do not use the MassCareers “apply online” option. Apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
Contact
Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to the Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency — 0000000000. (617) 963-2237
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The Attorney General’s Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive prosecutorial experience to handle narcotics and firearms investigations and cases within the Enterprise & Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Bureau. The Criminal Bureau collaborates with intelligence analysts, investigators, and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute large-scale narcotics trafficking and firearms cases throughout the Commonwealth.
Responsibilities
Handle a large caseload of narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing.
Collaborate with law enforcement, grand jury investigations, and appearances before District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
Lead investigations with Massachusetts State Police Troopers and other local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration).
Review search warrants, including GPS tracking, ping data, cell-site location information (CSLI), and wiretaps.
Engage in extensive grand jury practice, working with witnesses, victims, and victim-witness advocates.
Manage all phases of litigation in Superior Court, including motions to suppress, trials, and related civil forfeiture claims.
Position Type
Full-Time/Exempt.
Location
Springfield Regional office; hybrid model with some telework days. For the first six months, in-office presence is expected three or four days per week.
Salary
$87,500-$130,595, commensurate with JD year.
To Apply
Visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via the MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. Application deadline: May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).
Qualifications
Must be a practicing attorney and a member of the Massachusetts bar.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state criminal practice, including grand jury investigations, motion practice, and trials.
Ability to handle a large and advanced caseload with substantial Superior Court experience.
Background in narcotics-related investigations and prosecution; extensive experience with reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants preferred.
A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts.
Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar at the time of application.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a connection to the communities served and support a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Equal Opportunity
The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Do not use the MassCareers “apply online” option. Apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
Contact
Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to the Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency — 0000000000. (617) 963-2237
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