Assistant Attorney General
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Assistant Attorney General
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State government provides public services
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.
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
CRIMINAL BUREAU
INSURANCE & UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD UNIT
(Boston Office)
The Attorney General’s Office is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Unit.The Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit operates within the White Collar and Public Integrity Division of the Criminal Bureau. 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.
Attorneys assigned to the Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit are tasked with investigating and prosecuting complex insurance and unemployment fraud cases, including violations of M.G.L. c. 152, M.G.L. c. 151A, and M.G.L. c. 175H, and other illegal activity, such as larceny, conspiracy, and money laundering.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.
Primary Duties\:Evaluate complaints and investigation files from referral sources; formulate investigative strategies; analyze documents; interview witnesses; conduct document and witness-intensive grand jury investigations; make charging, venue, and plea-bargaining recommendations; and prosecute complex criminal cases in the District and Superior Court.
The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement agencies and outside agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts (IFB). The work also involves grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
Position Type\:Full-Time/Exempt.
Location\:Boston, MA. Our hybrid model may include some telework days for the successful candidate.For the first six months in the position, the selected candidate will be expected to work in the office at
Salary\:$90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.
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 November 19 , 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\:
Jason Ngan, Administrative Assistant
Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit
(617) 963-2714
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.
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
CRIMINAL BUREAU
INSURANCE & UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD UNIT
(Boston Office)
The Attorney General’s Office is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Unit.The Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit operates within the White Collar and Public Integrity Division of the Criminal Bureau. 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.
Attorneys assigned to the Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit are tasked with investigating and prosecuting complex insurance and unemployment fraud cases, including violations of M.G.L. c. 152, M.G.L. c. 151A, and M.G.L. c. 175H, and other illegal activity, such as larceny, conspiracy, and money laundering.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.
Primary Duties\:Evaluate complaints and investigation files from referral sources; formulate investigative strategies; analyze documents; interview witnesses; conduct document and witness-intensive grand jury investigations; make charging, venue, and plea-bargaining recommendations; and prosecute complex criminal cases in the District and Superior Court.
The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement agencies and outside agencies, including the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts (IFB). The work also involves grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials.
Position Type\:Full-Time/Exempt.
Location\:Boston, MA. Our hybrid model may include some telework days for the successful candidate.For the first six months in the position, the selected candidate will be expected to work in the office at
Salary\:$90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.
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 November 19 , 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\:
Jason Ngan, Administrative Assistant
Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Unit
(617) 963-2714
Position Requirements\:
·Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
·Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of full-time legal experience, including significant experience as a prosecutor, preferred.
·Experience in white collar litigation, insurance/unemployment law or other complex criminal litigation is considered a plus.
·Ability to develop and oversee highly complex, challenging, and sensitive criminal investigations, present matters to the grand jury, and handle resulting prosecutions from arraignment through conclusion, including motions and trials.
·Ability to assist in researching complex legal issues impacting the work of the division.
·Ability and desire to handle multiple complex and challenging priority matters simultaneously.
·Outstanding research, writing, and advocacy skills.
·A high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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.
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.
Position Requirements\:
·Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
·Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of full-time legal experience, including significant experience as a prosecutor, preferred.
·Experience in white collar litigation, insurance/unemployment law or other complex criminal litigation is considered a plus.
·Ability to develop and oversee highly complex, challenging, and sensitive criminal investigations, present matters to the grand jury, and handle resulting prosecutions from arraignment through conclusion, including motions and trials.
·Ability to assist in researching complex legal issues impacting the work of the division.
·Ability and desire to handle multiple complex and challenging priority matters simultaneously.
·Outstanding research, writing, and advocacy skills.
·A high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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.
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.
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