/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / Assistant Attorney General Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau Antitrust Division Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her Antitrust Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Antitrust Division protects the people, state agencies, and businesses of Massachusetts from anticompetitive practices and helps maintain and encourage a competitive and vibrant economy through fair and effective enforcement of the antitrust laws. The Antitrust Division investigates and challenges anticompetitive mergers, price-fixing agreements, and other illegal practices by companies, both local and national, that harm Massachusetts consumers and important state interests. Recent antitrust cases or matters brought by the Attorney General have involved, among other areas, airlines, online platforms/services, health care, communications, and pharmaceuticals. Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in investigations and litigation before state and federal courts and will be responsible for handling a substantial number of matters involving the enforcement of state and federal antitrust laws. Cases will cover a broad range of industries and will often pose complex and, in certain circumstances, cutting-edge legal and economic issues. In addition to handling their own cases, the AAG will work with other attorneys, including, in some cases, Assistant Attorneys General from other states across the country and attorneys with the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. The AAG may be involved in policy development, including drafting or reviewing proposed legislation. Position Type: Full Time/Exempt Salary: $78,586 to $117,879, based upon J.D. year and experience. _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is February 21, 2024. 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) 963-2041. 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: Will Matlack, Division Chief Antitrust Division (617) 963-2414 Desired Experience, Qualifications, and Skills: · Litigation and/or other relevant legal experience, preferably three years or more of such experience; · Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission by motion; · Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to assimilate new subject areas; · Effective writing, legal-analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills to advocate for the public interest in competition-related matters; · Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; · Previous experience in antitrust or competition law is desired, but not required; · Experience with quantitative analyses or experience working on matters involving such analyses are a plus; · Ability to effectively work with experts and others regarding economic concepts and market structure issues. If you are interested in the position but do not think you meet every criterion, please apply. No one applicant can check every box. We are looking forindividuals with diverse experience who are committed to practicing law in the public interest and able to quickly grasp sometimes complex legal, business, financial, and economic concepts. 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.* Job: Legal Services* *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240000YT