Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit

Attorney General's Office; Montpelier (VT); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Vermont Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Protection Unit in Montpelier. This full-time position handles investigations and litigation related to unfair and deceptive business practices under Vermont's consumer and antitrust laws, including filing suits, resolving disputes, issuing guidance, and conducting consumer education.

The role involves collaboration with the Consumer Assistance Program and may include work in other divisions of

Formación

• Active Vermont bar membership or eligibility for admission
• 6+ years of relevant litigation/consumer law experience
• Excellent legal writing and analysis skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
• Effective time management and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsabilidades

• Handle investigations and litigation related to unfair and deceptive business practices under Vermont's consumer and antitrust laws.
• File suits, resolve disputes, issue guidance and conduct consumer education.
• Collaborate with the Consumer Assistance Program and other divisions as needed.
• Travel for court appearances and related proceedings.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Consumer law

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Educación

JD or equivalent law degree

Descripción del empleo

The Vermont Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Protection Unit in Montpelier. This full-time position handles investigations and litigation related to unfair and deceptive business practices under Vermont's consumer and antitrust laws, including filing suits, resolving disputes, issuing guidance, and conducting consumer education. The role involves collaboration with the Consumer Assistance Program and may include work in other divisions of the Attorney General's Office, with some travel required for court appearances.

Key qualifications:

• Member in good standing of Vermont bar or eligible for admission
• Litigation and/or consumer law experience
• Excellent legal writing and analysis skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
• Effective time management and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Six or more years of relevant litigation and/or consumer law experience preferred