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Job Description - DIVISION CHIEF (250006RK)
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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. 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 9, 2025, 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 : Catherine McGuane, Managing Administrative Assistant
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Criminal Bureau (617) 963-2306 Primary Duties
The Division Chief will manage the division’s Assistant Attorneys General and other staff. Supervisory responsibility will include overseeing the investigation and prosecution of cases, reviewing search warrants sought in connection with investigations, and mentoring division staff and assisting them with advanced skills development. The Division Chief will also handle his or her own caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing. The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials. The Division Chief will be expected to communicate effectively with outside agencies, and to maintain and cultivate those relationships. 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. Application and Employment Details
To apply for this position : 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. Position requires submission of a cover letter and resume. Application deadline: October 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM (ET). We will strive to assist applicants in need of accommodations. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Any automated messages from the MassCareers site do not apply to posted positions. Apply directly at:
www.mass.gov/ago/employment QualificationsPosition Requirements
Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or be eligible for admission in short order. At least seven (7) years of full-time legal experience, including handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution, is preferred. Extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants or other complex criminal litigation is desired. Prior management and/or supervision experience required. Significant trial experience and grand jury experience required. Demonstrated motivation to serve the public interest. Ability and desire to be a part of a highly active team, and to handle multiple complex and challenging priority matters simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Excellent legal writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to develop and strengthen the written work of the Division. Outstanding judgment, decision making, and strategic thinking skills. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts. 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. 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. Note:
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 Job Details
Primary Location : Unclassified Job : Unclassified Agency : Office of the Attorney General Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Posting : Sep 18, 2025, 6:46:13 PM Number of Openings : 1 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000
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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. 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 9, 2025, 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 : Catherine McGuane, Managing Administrative Assistant
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Criminal Bureau (617) 963-2306 Primary Duties
The Division Chief will manage the division’s Assistant Attorneys General and other staff. Supervisory responsibility will include overseeing the investigation and prosecution of cases, reviewing search warrants sought in connection with investigations, and mentoring division staff and assisting them with advanced skills development. The Division Chief will also handle his or her own caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing. The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials. The Division Chief will be expected to communicate effectively with outside agencies, and to maintain and cultivate those relationships. 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. Application and Employment Details
To apply for this position : 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. Position requires submission of a cover letter and resume. Application deadline: October 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM (ET). We will strive to assist applicants in need of accommodations. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Any automated messages from the MassCareers site do not apply to posted positions. Apply directly at:
www.mass.gov/ago/employment QualificationsPosition Requirements
Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or be eligible for admission in short order. At least seven (7) years of full-time legal experience, including handling narcotics-related investigations and prosecution, is preferred. Extensive experience and knowledge in reviewing search warrants and wiretap warrants or other complex criminal litigation is desired. Prior management and/or supervision experience required. Significant trial experience and grand jury experience required. Demonstrated motivation to serve the public interest. Ability and desire to be a part of a highly active team, and to handle multiple complex and challenging priority matters simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Excellent legal writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to develop and strengthen the written work of the Division. Outstanding judgment, decision making, and strategic thinking skills. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts. 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. 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. Note:
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 Job Details
Primary Location : Unclassified Job : Unclassified Agency : Office of the Attorney General Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Posting : Sep 18, 2025, 6:46:13 PM Number of Openings : 1 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000
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