/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / Deputy Division Chief Criminal Bureau Appeals Division The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual with a commitment to public service to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Appeals Division in the Criminal Bureau. The Appeals Division defends Massachusetts convictions, criminal justice officials, and criminal laws and practices in state and federal courts. Specifically, the Division strives to uphold convictions secured by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) when they are challenged in the Massachusetts Trial Court, Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. It also responds to all challenges in federal court to convictions obtained by the AGO and the District Attorneys’ Offices, whether through habeas corpus actions, direct appeals, or otherwise. Additionally,the Division represents Massachusetts agencies and officials when they are sued or subpoenaed in relation to criminal justice matters. _ _Primary Duties: The Deputy Division Chief will work closely with the Division Chief to supervise the work of more than ten attorneys and two paralegals in the Appeals Division. The Deputy Division Chief’s duties may include: assigning, reviewing, and editing legal work; advising professionals in the Division and other units of state government on substantive legal, procedural, and policy matters; helping oversee Division administrative operations and human resource matters; briefing and coordinating with AGO leadership and other governmental entities; and developing training seminars and practice guides. Additionally, the Deputy Division Chiefwill handle a caseload of criminal and civil matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and will contribute to criminal investigations, trial teams, policy initiatives, and amicus activity. Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt Salary: $118,503 _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample when applying for this position. The application deadline is May 30, 2024. 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. 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: Judith Dean, Paralegal Appeals Division (617) 963-2561 Position Requirements: Applicants must be practicing attorneys who are admitted to the Massachusetts bar; have obtained or be eligible for admission to the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; possess the ability to handle a large, varied caseload and complex cases; have relevant experience (preferably five or more years) and an interest in appellate practice or other litigation involving a heavy emphasis upon written and oral advocacy and in civil litigation and discovery practice; and be committed to the ethical practice of law. Candidates with experience in federal habeas corpus practice and in managing other attorneys or teams and editing their work are especially encouraged to apply. 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./ 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.* *Job: Legal Services *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240005BP