Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit
About The Position
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced assistant attorney general in its Consumer Protection Unit (CPU). The CPU handles cases involving Vermont consumer and antitrust laws, which prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices. The role may also involve work in other divisions of the Attorney General’s Office and some coordination with the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). The position is located at the Attorney General’s Office in Montpelier, Vermont. Some travel is expected for court hearings and other job functions. This is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits are based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
Requirements
- 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 independently and collaboratively with co-counsel and state agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more years of relevant litigation and/or consumer law experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigate serious or widespread allegations of consumer deception.
- File suit, where appropriate, against those who violate consumer protection and related laws.
- Resolve consumer abuses in ways that restore consumer losses and deter future violations of law.
- Issue consumer protection rules or guidance.
- Appear before the Vermont Legislature on consumer protection issues.
- Comment on federal laws and regulations of interest to Vermont consumers.
- Conduct consumer education and encourage fair business practices.
- Coordinate as needed with the Consumer Assistance Program to assist consumers and small businesses in understanding consumer laws and rights and to investigate and resolve disputes through outreach, education, mediation, and other methods.
- Perform some work in other divisions of the Attorney General’s Office.
- Travel for court hearings and other job functions as needed.
Benefits
- Top-notch health care plan.
- Generous sick and annual leave.
- Employer contribution to pension plans.
- Flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
