Assistant Attorney General, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit
Job Duties
This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute suspected violations of consumer protection statutes regulating certain products, including liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products, products containing kratom, and products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This individual will coordinate investigations with other state and local law-enforcement agencies. In addition, this individual will provide advice to professional staff regarding legal issues concerning the Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Product Directory and its application to specific manufacturers and products.
Secondary responsibilities may include analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting suspected violations of other state and federal consumer protection laws as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- The ability to interact effectively with state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the general public
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, concentrating on consumer protection or regulatory enforcement matters
- Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar
Qualifications
- Excellent writing skills
- Prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in actions filed against alleged violators
- Will assist in drafting official opinions, review proposed legislation, and work with counterparts in other local, state, and federal agencies
Pay
Hiring Range: $80,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
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.