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Job Description - DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF (25000860)

DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF - (25000860)

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Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.

To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BUREAU

ENERGY & RATEPAYER ADVOCACY DIVISION

(Boston Office)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated and skilled attorney and manager to join her team as Deputy Division Chief in the Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA) of the Energy and Environment Bureau.

Pursuant to G.L. c. 12,

11E, ERA advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. ERA’s mission includes advocating for affordable rates and holding utility companies accountable; advocating for a smart, cost-effective, and equitable clean energy transition; advocating for environmental justice; and protecting consumers from predatory energy companies.

ERA represents consumers in state and federal courts, as well as administrative regulatory bodies, such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Federal Communications Commission. ERA also represents ratepayer interests in the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) stakeholder process and chairs the Consumer Liaison Group (CLG) Coordinating Committee at ISO-New England.

Primary Duties: The Deputy Division Chief is responsible for assisting the Division Chief in supervising and directing the activities of a Division of approximately 23 employees, consisting of Managing Attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General, Energy Analysts, Paralegals, a Senior Policy Advisor, an Energy Consumer Liaison, and an Administrative Assistant. Supervisory responsibility will include overseeing the litigation of matters at the DPU, FERC, Superior Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and other ERA matters. Responsibilities will also include, but not be limited to: reviewing and editing Division work product; supervising paralegals and support personnel; overseeing the mentoring and training of new staff members; assisting the Division Chief on press and legislative issues; assisting the Division Chief in the assignment and tracking of the Division’s cases and in the day-to-day management of the Division; preparing activity reports; overseeing the Division’s consumer complaint and outreach efforts; and overseeing the Division’s technology and case tracking systems. In addition to management responsibilities, the Deputy Chief’s responsibilities include serving as lead attorney on selected cases or policy initiatives.

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 our designated office location in Boston.

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 January 2, 2026, 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.

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

Aisha Mohanty, Administrative Assistant

Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division

(617) 963-2861

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

A member of the Massachusetts Bar.
At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least three years of experience in public utility regulation or other energy-related practice.
Excellent writing, editing, analytical and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to quickly and successfully learn previously unfamiliar concepts and material is preferred.
Experience mentoring and/or supervising legal and non-legal staff of varying experience levels is also preferred.

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.

Official Title: Deputy Division Chief

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Job

: Unclassified

Agency

: Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Dec 5, 2025, 7:07:08 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Yearly

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