Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of state and federal consumer lending statutes, including statutes that address payday/short-term loans, motor vehicle title loans, consumer finance loans, mortgage loans, mortgage servicing, and foreclosure rescue services. In addition, the individual will have responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer protection laws, including the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Must have excellent writing skills and be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in actions filed against alleged violators. Will work with representatives of the State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions, and federal consumer protection agencies on referred matters; periodically provide legal advice to the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs; assist in drafting official opinions; review proposed legislation; and work with counterparts in other states.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well-developed oral and written communication skills; and the ability to interact effectively with state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the general public.
  
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, concentrating on consumer credit or consumer protection matters.
  
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.