Description
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.
Primary Duties: 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.
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.
Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as ‘Counsel’ and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.
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.
Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
Position Type: Full-time/Exempt
Salary: $87,500 to $130,595, commensurate with JD year and experience.
The application deadline for this posting is July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).
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:
Shaylyn Kelly, Administrative Assistant
Health Care Division
(617) 963-2501
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.
