DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF

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DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF

PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU

FAIR LABOR DIVISION

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks an experienced, highly motivated, creative attorney to serve as Deputy Chief of the Fair Labor Division, one of the divisions within the Office of the Attorney General’s Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau. The Fair Labor Division (FLD) is committed to protecting workers’ rights and promoting a level playing field for responsible employers in Massachusetts. The FLD investigates and enforces Massachusetts wage and hour laws civilly and criminally, including nonpayment of wages, minimum wage, overtime, and prevailing wage. The Division is also charged with enforcing the child labor, earned sick time, labor trafficking, public construction bidding, and other laws under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Primary Duties: The Deputy Division Chief is responsible for working with the Division Chief and Chief of Investigations to manage and direct activities of a division of approximately 60 staff who are union members of MOSES and NAGE, and consists of Assistant Attorneys General (AAsG), Investigators, and other staff working in Boston, New Bedford, Worcester, and Springfield.

Along with the Division Chief and the Chief of Investigations, the Deputy Division Chief provides day-to-day supervision of the Division’s operations and legal work, including oversight of litigation matters, case strategy, compliance with public records obligations. The Deputy Division Chief also serves as a reviewer for written work, including authorization requests for enforcement actions, prosecution memoranda, brief submissions, written work related to litigation matters, and bid protest decisions.

The Deputy Chief also works closely with the FLD management team to review and process incoming complaints, conduct case reviews with AAsG and Investigators, participate in community and public events, and coordinate communication with constituent groups and community partners.

In addition, the Deputy Division Chief helps to assess and make recommendations for internal business processes, proposed legislation, regulations, and amicus briefs. The Deputy Division Chief is also responsible for certain personnel matters, drafting periodic reports on FLD’s work, and attending regular meetings with the Attorney General and other senior staff. As time permits, the Deputy Chief personally handles significant or sensitive litigation, including settlement negotiations and multistate initiatives. The Deputy Division Chief reports to the Fair Labor Division Chief.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Salary: $135,502

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 December 23, 2025 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.

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Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant

Fair Labor Division

(617) 963-2126

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• At least five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the practice of law.
• Experience managing attorneys and support staff in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts wage and hour laws.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a broad array of complex work and to manage attorneys and other staff with varying levels of experience.
• Effective communication and management skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, public officials, unions, community-based organizations, and industry groups.
• Ability to interact with residents and community members from diverse backgrounds with empathy and sensitivity.

Preferred Qualifications: Legal experience protecting the rights of vulnerable workers; developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat wage theft; pursuing civil and/or criminal enforcement to enforce labor standards; and familiarity with industries that experience high incidences of wage theft (e.g., construction, restaurants, cleaning, and staffing agencies).

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, 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.

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