Consumer Credit Enforcement Attorney

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

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.