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Infographic showing various Consumer Protection Investigator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.
Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection

Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection

State of Virginia

Richmond, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 24 days ago

State Of Virginia rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 50 rated states

Job description

Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection

Apply now Job no: 5098295
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Law / Judiciary

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, including provisions regarding the sale of substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol ("THC"). In addition, the individual will have secondary responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer protection and antitrust laws as needed. Must have excellent writing skills and be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in civil actions filed against alleged violators. Will also provide legal advice to client agencies, assist in drafting official opinions, review proposed legislation, and work with counterparts in other states and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well-developed oral and written communication skills; and the 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 protection or similar matters.
  • Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Special Instructions

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

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 29 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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