Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit
Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit
Title:
Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Department of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Responsibilities This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of state and federal consumer lending statutes, including statutes that address payday/short‑term loans, motor vehicle title loans, consumer finance loans, mortgage loans, mortgage servicing, and foreclosure rescue services. In addition, the individual will have responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer protection laws, including the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The role requires excellent writing skills and preparation to appear in state or federal court in actions filed against alleged violators. Work will involve collaboration with representatives of the State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions, and federal consumer protection agencies on referred matters; periodic provision of legal advice to the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs; assistance in drafting official opinions; review of proposed legislation; and coordination with counterparts in other states.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well‑developed oral and written communication skills; and 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.
Application Process Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804‑786‑2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
Alternate Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. The AHP Letter can be requested by calling DARS at 800‑552‑5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Department of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Responsibilities This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of state and federal consumer lending statutes, including statutes that address payday/short‑term loans, motor vehicle title loans, consumer finance loans, mortgage loans, mortgage servicing, and foreclosure rescue services. In addition, the individual will have responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer protection laws, including the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The role requires excellent writing skills and preparation to appear in state or federal court in actions filed against alleged violators. Work will involve collaboration with representatives of the State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions, and federal consumer protection agencies on referred matters; periodic provision of legal advice to the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs; assistance in drafting official opinions; review of proposed legislation; and coordination with counterparts in other states.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well‑developed oral and written communication skills; and 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.
Application Process Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804‑786‑2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
Alternate Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. The AHP Letter can be requested by calling DARS at 800‑552‑5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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