Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau (3912)

Dcbar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to two days per week

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau in New York City. The role focuses on enforcing consumer protection laws and pursuing civil actions to stop deceptive, unfair, and abusive trade practices.

Applicants should have at least five years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and NY bar admission.

Qualifications

• At least five years of civil litigation experience; CFP may consider fewer years for well-qualified applicants.
• Excellent writing, analytical and organizational skills are required.
• New York State Bar admission is required.
• Fluency in languages other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigate consumer protection cases and pursue civil prosecutions in state and federal courts.
• Investigate and enforce consumer protection laws; handle complex investigations.
• Provide legal advice and contribute to enforcement strategies in CFP's portfolio.
• Support the Office's commitment to protecting vulnerable New Yorkers from deceptive practices.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in other languages (a plus)

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Economic Justice Division

Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau - New York City

Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. CFP_NYC_AAG_3912

Applications Deadline is November 13, 2026

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,494 + $4,150 in location pay

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a dedicated and motivated attorney for an Assistant Attorney General position with the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau (CFP) in New York City. The OAG is committed to protecting New Yorkers by robustly enforcing state and federal consumer protections and prohibitions on corporate abuse. The selected attorney will advance economic justice in New York state by directly contributing to CFP's critical and ongoing enforcement work.

Unfair and deceptive trade practices are a serious problem in the United States threatening the proper functioning of the American marketplace. Additionally, these practices have a significant and adverse effect on communities of color, financially vulnerable consumers, and honest businesses costing those who are impacted billions of dollars each year. CFP enforces consumer protection laws and pursues civil prosecutions against businesses and individuals engaged in deceptive, unfair, abusive, or illegal trade practices. Cases typically seek injunctive relief, restitution for consumers, costs, and penalties.

The selected attorney will join CFP's vibrant enforcement team that is committed to protecting the interests of the most vulnerable New Yorkers from deceptive and fraudulent practices. CFP conducts investigations and litigates in a variety of areas involving consumer protection that often have national impact. CFP covers a wide portfolio of consumer issues, with a focus on predatory lending, debt collection, housing, banking and alternative financial services, student lending, telecommunications, and health claims.

Applicants should possess at least five (5) years of civil litigation experience. However, CFP will consider well-qualified applicants with fewer years of experience. Candidates who have experience in consumer protection and/or affirmative litigation in federal and state courts are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in consumer issues in the areas of financial services, student lending, and/or mortgage servicing is a plus. Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are required. Fluency in other languages in addition to English is a plus, but not required.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and be admitted to practice law in New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

The salary range for this position is $87,356 - $186,494 + $4,150 in location pay.

To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page: ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.