Assistant Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Bureau
Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Division
The Attorney General's Office is seeking to hire a highly motivated attorney as an Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Division located within the Criminal Bureau.
Position Summary: This position involves the investigation and prosecution of complex insurance and unemployment fraud cases. Cases will include workers' compensation fraud; unemployment tax and compensation fraud; motor vehicle insurance fraud; arson; false injury and property loss claims; fraud committed in the context of life, health, disability, and other types of insurance contracts; and claims committed by claimants, employers, medical providers, insurance industry insiders, and attorneys. The Criminal Bureau is staffed by a group of experienced prosecutors who partner with financial investigators, Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General's Office, and local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies.
Primary Duties: Evaluate complaints and investigation files from referral sources; formulate investigative strategies; prepare search warrants; analyze documents; interview witnesses; conduct document and witness-intensive grand jury investigations; prepare immunity and/or cooperation agreements, as needed; make charging, venue, and plea-bargaining recommendations; and prosecute complex criminal cases in district and superior court. The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with outside agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts (IFB).
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Salary: $72,765 to $109,148, commensurate with JD year and experience.
Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website's jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to register and create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly using the AGO's online Employment and Recruitment jobs portal. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
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.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Joanne Quigley, Administrative Assistant
Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Division
(617) 963-2490
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.
Position Requirements: Candidates should have at least three to five years litigation experience, preferably in criminal law. Demonstrated ability to handle a large, complex, white collar or criminal caseload desirable. Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills are essential. Jury trial experience strongly preferred. Grand Jury experience and experience in insurance/unemployment law also preferred. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. This is a great opportunity to gain prosecution experience in challenging and complicated white collar cases.