Enforcement Attorney, Consumer Protections – NYC

New Haven County Bar Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Telecommuting up to two days/week

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Office of the New York State Attorney General, Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau in New York City, seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General with a focus on civil litigation and consumer protection enforcement. The role demands strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills and NY admission.

Applicants should reside in NY, commit to upholding state laws, and contribute to CFP's mission to safeguard New Yorkers from deceptive and unfair practices while supporting broader

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience.
• Admission to practice law in New York state.
• Willingness to reside in New York state and become admitted in NY.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce consumer protection laws and pursue civil prosecutions.
• Investigate and litigate cases in CFP's portfolio which includes predatory lending, debt collection, housing, and financial services.
• Collaborate with enforcement teams to protect vulnerable New Yorkers from deceptive and fraudulent practices.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Litigation tools

Job description

Office of the New York State Attorney General, Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau in New York City, seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General with a focus on civil litigation and consumer protection enforcement. The role demands strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills and NY admission.

Applicants should reside in NY, commit to upholding state laws, and contribute to CFP's mission to safeguard New Yorkers from deceptive and unfair practices while supporting broader