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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
ENERGY & RATEPAYER ADVOCACY DIVISION
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BUREAU
(Boston Office)
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated and skilled attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in her Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA) of the Energy and Environment Bureau.
Pursuant to G.L. c. 12, § 11E, ERA advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, and water companies.ERA’s mission includes advocating for affordable rates and holding utility companies accountable; advocating for a smart, cost-effective, and equitable clean energy transition; advocating for environmental justice; and protecting consumers from predatory energy companies.
ERA represents consumers in state and federal courts, as well as administrative regulatory bodies, such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). ERA also represents ratepayer interests in the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) stakeholder process.
Primary DutiesThe Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for performing legal work for ERA, which includes serving as lead or co-counsel in litigation before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and federal and state courts; preparing briefs and other associated litigation and regulatory documents; conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda regarding energy, water, or other regulatory-related topics; hiring and working with subject matter experts; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice; strategizing and developing case-related action plans; and investigating and prosecuting civil energy enforcement cases.
Position TypeFull-Time/Exempt
Please NoteOur hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions
Salary$87,500 – $130,595, commensurate with JD year.
To apply for this positionPlease 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 August 11, 2026 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.
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Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to
Aisha Mohanty, Administrative Assistant
Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division
(617) 963-2861
Position Requirements
·A member of the Massachusetts Bar.
·Applicants should have at least one of the following qualifications:
1.At least two (2) years of civil or criminal litigation experience.
2.At least one (1) year of experience in connection with the regulation of gas, electric, and/or water companies.
3.At least one (1) year of regulatory or administrative law experience relevant to the ERA’s work.
·Additional years of experience in the above practice areas and experience in complex litigation preferred.
·Ability to litigate on both policy and technical issues, with emphasis on those involving economic, financial, and accounting issues.
·Demonstrated ability to learn previously unfamiliar technical concepts and material quickly and successfully preferred.
·Effective research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills required.
·Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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.
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