Assistant Attorney General - Housing Affordability Unit (HAU)

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

EXECUTIVE BUREAU

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY UNIT

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a talented, highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Housing Affordability Unit (HAU).

The Housing Affordability Unit represents the state's fundamental interest in increasing the availability of and access to affordable housing. Access to safe, affordable, and stable housing is essential to health, well-being, and economic opportunity. At the Attorney General's Office, we know that to succeed as a state, we need to expand the stock of available housing, particularly multifamily and subsidized housing; preserve the affordable housing we currently have; and ensure that people are not unlawfully excluded from living in our communities. The Housing Affordability Unit (HAU) was created in 2024 to employ the diverse tools of the Office, including legal advocacy and collaboration with state and local partners, to pursue these urgent goals. HAU is embedded in the Executive Bureau and collaborates regularly with lawyers and staff across the various divisions of the Office.

Primary Duties: The Housing Affordability Unit enforces state housing laws; provides resources and guidance on legal issues relating to zoning and housing production to municipalities, developers, and members of the public; participates in litigation to assert the Commonwealth's interest in certain core legal issues related to fair and affordable housing development and access; and offers housing and land use expertise to areas of the Office already engaged in issues related to housing production, preservation, and access. The AAG will engage in legal advocacy to support the work of the HAU in the areas of zoning, land use, local government law, fair housing, consumer protection, and the implementation of state housing laws. Because the HAU is new and the housing affordability problem is complex, the work of the Unit continues to evolve. The AAG will play an important role in the development of the HAU's strategies and priorities.

Position Requirements: Applicants should have at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time legal experience, preferably with experience in housing, fair housing, land use, development, or zoning-and most preferably, some combination thereof. Litigation experience is highly preferred, including significant litigation in a law school clinic setting. Experience working with diverse stakeholders across state and municipal government and community and advocacy organizations is highly preferred. Candidates must have excellent legal and non-legal research and writing skills; exceptional oral communication and advocacy skills adaptable for many audiences; and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position may elect to work out of the Boston Office or one of the AGO Regional Offices located in Springfield, New Bedford, and Worcester. However, the AAG will be expected to spend at least one full day per month in the Boston office.

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.

Location: This position is typically based in Boston but may be based in one of our regional offices, located in New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester, where such an arrangement is mutually beneficial for the AGO and the attorney.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $84,134 to $125,572, commensurate with JD year.

Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website's jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to register and create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly using the AGO's online Employment and Recruitment jobs portal. The application deadline for this posting is March 14 , 2025.

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.

Opens: February 21, 2025

Deadline: March 12, 2025

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Finda Tamba

Recruitment and Hiring Administrator

(617) 963-2932

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.

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