Office of the Attorney General

Human Resources Office

Notice of Position Vacancy #15-023

 

Date Posted: November 25, 2014

 

Applications must be received no later than: December 9, 2014

 

Job Description and Qualifications for:

 

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

 

GOVERNMENT BUREAU/TRIAL DIVISION

Abandoned Housing Initiative

(Worcester Regional Office)

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The Government Bureau seeks an exceptional and highly motivated attorney in its Abandoned Housing Initiative, Worcester Regional Office. The Abandoned Housing Initiative enforces receivership actions against homes left abandoned as a result of foreclosures.

 

Primary Duties: The successful candidate can expect to perform the following duties: meeting with community leaders and potential receivers; attending inspections by local officials in abandoned and blighted properties; coordinating code enforcement activities with local officials at the targeted properties; drafting, filing and serving notices, petitions for appointment of receivers, supporting affidavits and orders; negotiating favorable settlements with foreclosing banks and delinquent owners; and monitoring receiver’s progress through conclusion of case.

 

Position Requirements: Candidates for this position should have three to five years of civil litigation experience. Knowledge and experience in real estate law, municipal law, Land Court practice and/or mortgage foreclosure litigation is preferred. A valid Massachusetts Driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle is required as travel is necessary to various courts and blighted properties across the Commonwealth.

 

Application Process: Internal candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Pamela Spang, Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator, at Pamela.Spang@state.ma.us OR by applying online through the AGO’s Employment and Recruitment website. To apply online, visit the website via this link to register, create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application.  External candidates may only apply online using the AGO’s Employment and Recruitment website.

 

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Greg Dekermenjian, Director, Abandoned Housing Initiative

(617) 727-2200 Ext. 2888

 

Bureau/Division:          Government/Trial Division

 

Supervisor:                  Greg Dekermenjian, Director, Abandoned Housing Initiative

 

Salary:                         Commensurate with experience; to be discussed at interview

 

 

 

This Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Office actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce.