Thank you for your interest in working at Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley. As an office and as professionals, we are committed to serving the public and to making a difference in the lives of Massachusetts residents. We invite you to explore the employment and internship opportunities available in the Attorney General's Office and hope you will consider joining us in the important work we do. The Attorney General's Office offers unpaid internships for law students, college students, and committed volunteers throughout the year.
The Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. For further information on working in the Attorney General's Office, please contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 727-2200, ext. 2041.
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AGO Fellowship Program
Thank you for your interest in the Attorney General’s Office Fellowship Program. The selection period for the 2013 AGO Fellowship Program has ended. We appreciate the interest of all who applied.
We anticipate having information available on our website for the 2014 AGO Fellowship Program in July 2013.
For information regarding the AGO Fellowship Program, you may view the following brochure with information on the 2013 Fellowship Program, or call the Human Resources Office at (617) 963-2041.
Legal Intern Program
The Attorney General’s Legal Intern Program includes internships for law students for the fall and spring semesters. If you are interested in applying for a legal internship during the school year, please submit a resume and cover letter stating your areas of interest to:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Office of the Attorney General
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Summer Legal Intern Program
The Attorney General’s Office is no longer accepting resumes for its 2013 Summer Legal Intern Program. The Summer Legal Intern Program is a 10-week, unfunded, full-time program that begins Monday June 3, 2013 and ends Friday August 9, 2013.
Students who have applied directly for the 2013 Summer Legal Intern Program can expect to hear back regarding their status by late February. Interviews will be held in March, 2013.
Students seeking additional information about the legal intern programs may inquire via email at AGOlegalinterns@state.ma.us or may call (617) 963-2041.
Non-Legal Intern Program
The Attorney General's Non-Legal Intern Program includes internships for college students for the summer and for the fall and spring semesters. The Non-Legal Intern Program is an unfunded program requiring a minimum of 15 hours per week. If you are interested in applying for a non-legal internship, please submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator
Human Resources Division
Office of the Attorney General
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Summer Non-Legal Intern Program
The Attorney General’s Office is no longer accepting resumes for its 2013 Summer Non-Legal Intern Program.
The Summer Non-Legal Intern Program will run from May through August. Internship placement dates are determined on an individual basis taking into account students’ schedules and availability. These internships are unfunded.
Students seeking additional information about the Non-Legal Intern Program may contact the Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at (617) 963-2041.
Elder Hotline Volunteers
The Elder Hotline, located within the Public Inquiry and Assistance Center, provides a central place where senior citizens and their families receive information, referral and mediation services. The Hotline is staffed primarily by senior volunteers who answer phone calls and assist in mediating complaints with the supervision of office staff. Volunteers carry a varied caseload that may include complaints related to retail stores, debt and debt collection, home improvement contractors, telemarketing, lottery scams, and more.
Applicants should be familiar with issues of concern to seniors and their families. Clear and courteous communication skills are required. Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain clear records are necessary.
Time Requirement: Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two days each week. Travel to the Boston office is required.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and availability to:
Elder Hotline Coordinator
Public Inquiry and Assistance Center
Office of the Attorney General
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Interested parties seeking additional information about the Elder Hotline may contact the Hotline Coordinator at 1-888-243-5337 and ask to speak to the Senior Mediator.
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities
The AGO is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, as such, employment decisions and actions are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran's status. Employment actions such as recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals are based upon a policy of non-discrimination. The AGO is committed to creating a work environment free from discrimination. The AGO maintains a current Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP Short Form) which has been approved by the Department of Justice.