REGIONAL CHIEF - Central MA Regional Office/Worcester

State of Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Worcester, MA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Attorney General's Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as the Regional Chief of the Central Massachusetts Regional Office located in Worcester. This position is integral to the management team and involves overseeing legal matters across various core areas of responsibility, including consumer protection, worker protection, civil rights, fair competition, nonprofit oversight, and representation of the Commonwealth and state officials in legal challenges. The Central MA Office also provides on-site assistance to residents dealing with labor, civil rights, and consumer issues, acting as a regional hub for implementing AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives. As the Chief of the Central MA Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the office, which includes supervising Assistant Attorneys General and support staff while also handling their own legal matters. The Chief will lead the office and hold the position of Assistant Attorney General in one of the five Bureaus: Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, Energy & Environment, Criminal, and Government. Coordination with division managers in Boston is essential, as Central MA staff report directly to them. The Chief will also represent the Office of the Attorney General in various educational and outreach programs, serving as a liaison with local public officials and community organizations, and will maintain consistent reporting on office activities to the Attorney General and her executive staff. This is a full-time, exempt position with a current hybrid work model that includes some remote workdays. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the Attorney General's Office Employment and Recruitment Portal, as applications submitted via the MassCareers website will not be received.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Central MA Regional Office, including supervising Assistant Attorneys General and support staff.
• Handle legal matters within one of the Office's Bureaus: Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, Energy & Environment, Criminal, and Government.
• Coordinate staff supervision with division managers in Boston.
• Represent the Office of the Attorney General in consumer, professional, and community education.
• Lead training and outreach programs and events.
• Serve as the Office's liaison with local public officials and community organizations.
• Maintain consistent reporting on Central MA Office activities to the Attorney General and her executive staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage Assistant Attorneys General and other staff effectively.
• Ability to handle legal matters within one of the Office's Bureaus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
• Significant knowledge of and familiarity with Central Massachusetts.
• Proven ability to represent the Attorney General in presentations and meetings.
• Experience working with the public, private bar, courts, and other legal and government institutions.
• Record of sound judgment and decision-making.
• Dedication to serving the public interest.
• Membership in the Massachusetts bar or eligibility for admission by motion.

Nice-to-haves

• Connection to the communities served by the Attorney General's Office.
• Interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Potential for a hybrid work schedule.
• Support for professional development and training opportunities.