Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Credit Unit 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:
www.oag.state.va.us Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties
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. Must have excellent writing skills and be prepared
to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in actions
filed against alleged violators. Will work with representatives of
the State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions,
and federal consumer protection agencies on referred matters;
periodically provide legal advice to the Office of Charitable and
Regulatory Programs; assist in drafting official opinions; review
proposed legislation; and work with counterparts in other states.
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 credit or consumer protection matters. Must be admitted
to the Virginia State Bar. Additional Considerations N/A Special
Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when
your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please
refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of
your application for this position. Kindly utilize the Virginia
Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your
application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel 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: Human Resources
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.
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