ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL | Privacy & Responsible Technology Division

About the Role

The Privacy and Responsible Technology Division (PRTD), part of the Attorney General's Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, investigates and litigates consumer protection issues involving social media, artificial intelligence, data security and privacy, and other manipulative or unfair uses of technology.

Primary Duties

The successful applicant will join a team in pursuing major litigation involving social media platforms and children. They will also investigate and litigate matters concerning data security, data privacy, emerging technology, and online or digital abuses. PRTD AAsG handle all aspects of the investigation and litigation process. Independently or as part of a team, they:

• Identify key issues for investigation
• Engage in discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Collaborate with other state and federal enforcement entities
• Negotiate resolutions that serve the public interest

There may also be opportunities to assist in educational and policy work to protect privacy and security interests and to prevent the unfair and deceptive use of technology.

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
• Location: Boston Office (hybrid model with some remote workdays; on in-office days, employees report to designated office locations)

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order
• At least three (3) years of complex litigation experience preferred (may include judicial clerkships)
• Clear and persuasive written and oral communication skills and legal research capabilities
• Effective organizational skills, time management abilities, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate on differing matters with teams whose members have various experience levels and skill sets
• Sound and thoughtful judgment and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with Massachusetts consumer protection laws and data security laws, and/or state or federal privacy laws is a plus, but is not required
• Strong interest in the areas addressed by PRTD; legal or technical experience in such subject matter areas is not required
• Ability to learn complex ideas and concepts and effectively explain them to a court, jury, or the public
• Must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at time of application and must apply for admission before start date

Pay

$87,500–$130,595, commensurate with JD year.