Mid Level Attorney General Jobs
Mid level attorney general jobs go to legal professionals ready to own complex litigation matters, mentor junior attorneys, and exercise independent judgment on significant cases with minimal supervision. Hiring runs across Law & Legal Services, Energy, and Education, with 100% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., Con Edison, and Rivkin Radler LLP hiring at this level now.
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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.
www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
FUNCTIONAL JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
JOB TITLE: COUNSEL II
NAGE UNIT 6, JOB GRADE 17
FAIR LABOR DIVISION
PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU
(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester)
Primary Duties:
- Enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction bidding, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes.
- Maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
- Review requests for U and T Visa law enforcement certifications.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives, including making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.
Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
Location: This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability.
Salary: $3,541.60 to $5,166.86/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.
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 September 30, 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.
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:
Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant
Fair Labor Division
(617) 963-2126
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights, and/or criminal litigation experience in the district and superior courts including grand jury.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Interest in developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft and a working knowledge of Massachusetts labor and employment laws.
- Ability to advise Office of the Attorney General staff and the public on legal matters by interpreting M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 149A, M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M and M.G.L. Chapter 7C and other related regulations, statutes and case law.
- Educating the public on the laws, rules and policies governing Office operations, and investigating and adjudicating cases where violations of the public construction bidding laws may have occurred.
- Ability to interact effectively and convey information.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
- Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and who demonstrates an attention to detail.
- Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve
- Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency desirable.
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.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-New Bedford - 700 Pleasant StrJob
: UnclassifiedAgency
: Office of the Attorney GeneralSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: DayJob Posting
: Sep 10, 2026, 10:30:27 AMNumber of Openings
: 1Attention 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.
www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
FUNCTIONAL JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
JOB TITLE: COUNSEL II
NAGE UNIT 6, JOB GRADE 17
FAIR LABOR DIVISION
PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU
(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester)
Primary Duties:
- Enforcement of Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, public construction bidding, prevailing wages, labor trafficking, and diverse related statutes.
- Maintain an active case load and prosecute violations in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
- Review requests for U and T Visa law enforcement certifications.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives, including making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.
Please Note: Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
Location: This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, Springfield or Worcester Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability.
Salary: $3,541.60 to $5,166.86/bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures.
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 September 30, 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.
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:
Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant
Fair Labor Division
(617) 963-2126
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Legal experience and/or interest in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, civil enforcement of labor standards or other rights, and/or criminal litigation experience in the district and superior courts including grand jury.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Interest in developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft and a working knowledge of Massachusetts labor and employment laws.
- Ability to advise Office of the Attorney General staff and the public on legal matters by interpreting M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 149A, M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M and M.G.L. Chapter 7C and other related regulations, statutes and case law.
- Educating the public on the laws, rules and policies governing Office operations, and investigating and adjudicating cases where violations of the public construction bidding laws may have occurred.
- Ability to interact effectively and convey information.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
- Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and who demonstrates an attention to detail.
- Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve
- Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency desirable.
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.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-New Bedford - 700 Pleasant StrJob
: UnclassifiedAgency
: Office of the Attorney GeneralSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: DayJob Posting
: Sep 10, 2026, 10:30:27 AMNumber of Openings
: 1See All 8 Mid Level Attorney General Jobs
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Mid Level Attorney General Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level attorney general job?
Position your existing legal experience around the complexity and autonomy you have already handled. Highlight matters you owned from investigation through resolution, any supervisory responsibilities you took on, and results you drove independently. Applications that connect your prior work to the specific practice areas listed in the posting, whether civil enforcement, criminal prosecution, or regulatory compliance, consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level attorney generals?
Companies hiring mid level attorney generals right now include Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., Con Edison, and Rivkin Radler LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from government offices, large corporations with in-house legal departments, and public-interest organizations that need attorneys who can handle substantive caseloads with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level attorney general jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer type and practice area. About 100% of mid level attorney general openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with litigation-heavy roles more often requiring in-person appearances and advisory or regulatory positions more likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level attorney general role?
Reaching the mid level means demonstrating that you can operate with genuine independence on substantive legal work. Build that by seeking out matters where you are the primary attorney of record rather than supporting counsel, developing a recognizable area of depth such as consumer protection, antitrust, or criminal appellate work, and showing measurable results like favorable rulings, negotiated settlements, or successful prosecutions that you can speak to concretely.
Which industries hire the most mid level attorney generals?
Mid Level attorney general roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Energy, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face substantial regulatory exposure, enforcement obligations, or litigation volume that requires experienced attorneys who can manage complex matters independently rather than requiring close supervision.