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KGS LAW PLLC

Consumer Attorney

Houston, TX · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Investigate consumer complaints and identify potential legal violations. * Provide expert legal ... Draft and file legal documents related to consumer protection cases. * Represent clients in ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for consumer protection investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Consumer Protection Investigators spend their days reviewing consumer complaints, conducting interviews with complainants and businesses, collecting and analyzing evidence, and preparing detailed investigative reports. They often collaborate with legal teams, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement partners to build cases and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Investigators may also participate in outreach efforts to educate the public about consumer rights and potential scams. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases with varying levels of complexity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Consumer Protection Investigator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Consumer Protection Investigator, you need a strong background in investigative techniques, knowledge of consumer protection laws, and relevant experience in regulatory or law enforcement roles. Familiarity with case management software, data analysis tools, and sometimes specific certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) can be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help investigators excel in managing interviews, gathering evidence, and writing reports. These skills are essential to ensuring fair investigations and effectively protecting consumer rights.

What is a Consumer Protection Investigator job?

A Consumer Protection Investigator is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and investigating complaints related to fraud, deceptive practices, or unsafe products. They review evidence, interview involved parties, and may conduct inspections to ensure businesses comply with regulations. Their goal is to protect consumers from unethical or illegal business practices. Depending on the jurisdiction, they may work for government agencies or regulatory bodies.

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Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection

Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection

Nebraska State Jobs

Lincoln, NE • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Nebraska Department Of Transportation rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

419th of 703 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Attorney General - Agency 11
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$0.000
Job Posting:
JR2026-00027189 Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
The Nebraska Attorney General's Office is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General to serve as the primary antitrust attorney in the Consumer Protection Bureau.
The Consumer Protection Bureau plays a central role in enforcing state and federal laws against deceptive, fraudulent, and unfair business practices, including antitrust and monopolization matters. Attorneys in the Bureau manage their own cases, develop legal theories, and help bring consequential matters to resolution with the support of a strong, collegial team, making this an opportunity to build deep antitrust experience while also contributing to the Bureau's broader consumer-protection mission.
Please email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General's Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Examples of Work Performed
  • Investigate potential violations of state and federal antitrust laws, including monopolization, price-fixing, bid rigging, market allocation schemes, and other anticompetitive conduct.
  • Conduct civil antitrust litigation from initiation through resolution, including investigation, civil investigative demands, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial.
  • Review proposed mergers and acquisitions to assess competitive impact and advise on enforcement options.
  • Draft complaints, motions, briefs, civil investigative demands, consent decrees, and other legal documents in antitrust and consumer protection matters.
  • Perform legal research and prepare written analyses on complex antitrust and consumer protection issues.
  • Advise Bureau leadership and the Attorney General on matters involving antitrust law, market competition, and consumer protection enforcement.
  • Handle select consumer protection matters involving deceptive trade practices and unfair business practices as assigned.

Salary and Benefits
  • Salary commensurate with skills and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Other
  • Some travel is required

Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or a clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion. Minimum of three years of experience in antitrust law, including mergers, anticompetition counseling, litigation, or regulatory practice in a private law firm, government agency, or enforcement body, or a minimum of three years of litigation experience that includes antitrust matters. Excellent legal research and writing skills and strong professional judgment. Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in state or federal antitrust enforcement.
  • Familiarity with merger review, civil investigative demand practice, or multimarket investigation.
  • Economics background or experience conducting economic analysis.
  • Judicial clerkship experience.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans' preference applicable.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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