Consumer Protection Attorney

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

Flexible paid leave options

Job summary

California Department of Justice in California is seeking a Consumer Protection Attorney to handle investigations and enforcement actions under state consumer protection and privacy laws. The role emphasizes technology, criminal prosecution, and high-profile litigation with nationwide impact, including cases affecting vulnerable populations.

Includes drafting amicus briefs, reviewing legislation, and engaging in consumer education and advocacy; duties span civil litigation, investigations,

Qualifications

• Litigation and investigations in consumer protection and privacy laws.
• Experience or interest in technology, criminal prosecution, or related enforcement work.
• Litigating civil cases at trial and appellate levels, with research and settlement drafting.

Responsibilities

• Litigate civil cases at trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts.
• Conduct in-depth investigations, perform legal research, negotiate settlements and restitution plans.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, other states, and federal agencies on joint actions; review warrants and present evidence.
• Draft amicus briefs and review proposed legislation affecting consumers.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Consumer Protection Section is looking for lawyers to handle cutting-edge investigations and enforcement actions under California's consumer protection and privacy laws. In particular, the Consumer Protection Section is looking for lawyers with both experience and interest in technology or criminal prosecution. Deputy Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Section enforce and vindicate the rights of California consumers by investigating and prosecuting violations of state laws that prohibit false advertising and unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business acts and practices. The section's work is high profile and often involves complex litigation with a nationwide impact. Areas of focus include unfair and deceptive acts and practices targeting immigrants, the elderly, service members, veterans, and other vulnerable populations; predatory lending, debt collection, fintech, and other consumer financial products and services; for-profit schools and student lending; and tenant protection and other housing matters. In the technology space, attorneys focus on algorithmic discrimination and coercion, online safety, artificial intelligence, and other technological issues encountered in the enforcement of consumer protection and privacy laws. Attorneys also investigate and prosecute white‑collar crimes impacting consumers, such as grand theft and identity theft, including by reviewing search warrants and presenting financial and digital evidence at preliminary hearings, trials, and other criminal proceedings.

In addition to investigating and litigating consumer protection cases, Deputy Attorneys General in the section draft amicus briefs on significant consumer protection issues, review proposed legislation and regulations affecting consumers, and engage in consumer education and advocacy.

Typical duties include litigating civil cases at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts; conducting in-depth investigations and performing legal and other research; negotiating and drafting settlements and restitution plans; working with local law enforcement throughout California , attorneys general in other states, and other state and federal agencies in joint actions; prosecuting criminals in state court; drafting amicus briefs; and proposing and reviewing legislation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code : JC-535414

Position #(s): 420-450-5705-XXX

Working Title: Consumer Protection Attorney

Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL: $7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V: $12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Consumer Protection Section and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the cover letter.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
• Deputy Attorney General V (Lateral): 14,051

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

DAG V consideration

• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!