Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AHP Letter

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General in Richmond seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Credit Unit to enforce state and federal consumer lending and protection laws. The role focuses on prosecuting violations of payday lending, motor vehicle title loans, consumer finance, mortgage loans, and related regulations.

The successful candidate will have strong writing skills, litigation experience in state and federal courts, and must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of state and federal consumer lending statutes, including payday/short-term loans, motor vehicle title loans, consumer finance loans, mortgage loans, mortgage servicing, and foreclosure rescue services.
• Collaborate with the State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions, and federal consumer protection agencies on referred matters; 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.

Skills

Analytical enforcement skills

Litigation experience

Oral and written communication

Interagency collaboration

Education

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $80,000-$115,000

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: General Public - G

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]