Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced assistant attorney general for the Consumer Protection Unit in Montpelier. The role involves handling cases under Vermont consumer and antitrust laws, investigating deceptive practices, and sometimes coordinating with CAP to educate consumers and resolve disputes.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Vermont bar or be eligible, possess strong writing and advocacy skills, and have several years of relevant litigation or

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Vermont bar or eligible to be admitted.
• Litigation and/or consumer law experience.
• Excellent legal writing and analysis skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with co-counsel and state agencies.
• Six or more years of relevant litigation and/or consumer law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle consumer protection and antitrust matters in Vermont.
• Investigate, file suits when appropriate, and seek remedies to restore consumer losses.

Skills

Litigation experience

Consumer law experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Independence / collaboration

Experience with state agencies

Job description

Overview

The Vermont Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced assistant attorney general in the Consumer Protection Unit(“CPU”).

Description

The CPU handles cases in all areas of Vermont's consumer and antitrust laws, which prohibit businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The CPU does this by: investigating serious or widespread allegations of consumer deception; where appropriate, filing suit against those who have violated consumer protection and related laws; resolving consumer abuses in a way that restores consumer losses and deters future violations of law; issuing consumer protection rules or guidance; appearing before the Vermont Legislature on consumer protection issues; commenting on federal laws and regulations of interest to Vermont consumers; and conducting consumer education and working to encourage fair business practices. The CPU also works with the Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program(“CAP”) to assist consumers and small businesses to understand consumer laws and rights, and to investigate and resolve disputes, through outreach, education, mediation and other methods. The position will involve some coordination with CAP. This position also may involve work in other divisions of the Attorney General's Office.

The position is located at the Attorney General's Office in Montpelier, Vermont. Some travel is expected for court hearings, and as needed for other job functions.

Compensation

This Assistant Attorney General position is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers a benefit package rivaling any employer in Vermont, which includes a top-notch health care plan, generous sick and annual leave, and employer contribution to pension plans. Further, the Attorney General's Office recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and support the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or be eligible to be admitted.

• Litigation and/or consumer law experience
• Excellent legal writing and analysis skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with co-counsel and state agencies
• Six or more years of relevant litigation and/or consumer law experience are preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.