First Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Credit Enforcement

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This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D .

Find a rewarding career making a difference:
Join the Office of the Attorney General!

Department Information

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D .

Find a rewarding career making a difference:
Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Colorado Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section, is seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit. This position will lead Colorado’s consumer financial protection enforcement, including protecting Coloradans from predatory lenders, debt collectors, student loan servicers, and debt settlement companies. If you are a leader with a passion for public service, apply today!

Who We Are

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all."

Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

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Description Of Job

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection Section represents the Attorney General and the Administrator of the Consumer Credit Unit, who regulates lenders, creditors, collection agencies, student loan servicers, private education creditors, nonbank mortgage servicers, rent-to-own providers, and debt-management companies. The attorneys in the unit provide general counsel advice for the Administrator and a staff of examiners; and enforce the consumer credit and consumer protection laws.

This attorney will participate in investigations and handle his/her own independent caseload with minimal assistance from other assistant attorneys general or legal assistants.

The First will participate in and lead multistate investigations in the consumer financial protection space. The First will supervise and leading rule making under the state’s consumer financial protection authorities. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills that amend Colorado’s consumer financial protection statutes.

The First facilitates the work and operations of the Unit, promoting collaboration, engagement, integrity, and exceptional legal service. The First assigns and oversees cases, coordinates workflow, and carries an independent workload. In addition, the First has management responsibilities that include making hiring and salary recommendations; coaching and evaluating the attorneys and paralegals; and reporting to senior management on legal, operational, and personnel matters.

The First leads the Unit in monitoring policy, legislative and legal developments related to consumer protection matters and ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and efficient legal work while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

The First is expected to handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases, supervise staff, and serve as a frontline leader. Specifically, the First is responsible for employee performance management activities and assisting the Assistant Deputy Attorney General with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in Consumer Credit Unit .

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