Assistant Attorney General

Closing Date: 31st December, 2024

Description:

A Government Entity is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for its Consumer Protection Bureau. This is a full-time role located in Lincoln, NE, with flexibility for some remote work. As a Consumer Protection AAG, you will work to ensure that Nebraska consumers are protected from fraudulent and deceptive business practices, and you'll safeguard free and fair competition in the marketplace. You will serve as the frontline defense for Nebraskan consumers, both in state and multistate actions, and in enforcement efforts. Your work will help bring justice for consumers, protect vulnerable communities, shape policy, and help enact industry changes in Nebraska and nationwide.

Consumer Protection AAGs take a hands-on and often first-chair role in litigation and enforcement matters with meaningful impact. In our republic and system of federalism, the States serve a vital role in consumer protection. Your work as AAG would play a crucial part of those efforts.

Culture:
The Consumer Protection Bureau's “Protect the Good Life” motto is reflected in our culture. Our team enjoys work-life balance and values ensuring ample time for family, friends, rest, and doing what we love (besides work). Many of us have left the billable hour behind to focus our time on doing meaningful, service-oriented work. We are team-players who hail from all sorts of backgrounds that are united by our passion for protecting consumers. When we aren't “fighting the good fight,” our team likes to step outside the office to grab lunch, treats, or beverages together.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar, eligibility for admission to the Nebraska State Bar, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team-player who cares more about “getting it right” than “being right”
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm or government agency or at least one year as a judicial clerk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of civil litigation and enforcement experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.

Other:
Some travel throughout the state of Nebraska and United States required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available.

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