Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Fraud Unit (term-limited)

The Consumer Fraud Unit is seeking an enthusiastic attorney to support the work of the Consumer Fraud Unit in tackling the issue of fraudulent business filings, i.e., businesses created or modified using false or unauthorized information. In this role, you’ll be responsible for investigating fraudulent entity complaints (primarily those submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State) and interfacing with consumers and the Secretary of State’s Office about those complaints. While your primary responsibility will be managing our fraud filing complaint investigations and processes, you will also have the opportunity to work on other Consumer Fraud matters to the extent time permits. From large multistate investigations into international corporations, to fly-by-night fraudsters targeting vulnerable populations, the Consumer Fraud Unit works hard to protect Coloradans against all manner of deceptive, fraudulent, and other unfair business practices. This is a great position for an attorney who wants to be part of a team dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers and businesses.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud Unit is expected to handle a caseload and to be our primary point of contact on investigations, enforcement, and processes relating to fraudulent business filings. This attorney will, among other things, liaise with the Secretary of State regarding fraudulent entity complaints submitted to that office and referred to the Attorney General, manage our investigations into these complaints according to the process established in C.R.S. § 7-90-314, and communicate with consumers and businesses affected by fraudulent business filings. In addition to managing our fraud filing complaint investigations, you will also be responsible for other investigations and enforcement relating to fraudulent entity filings in the State of Colorado. If bandwidth permits, you may also be assigned a variety of other matters handled by Consumer Fraud, and would be responsible for creating and executing investigation plans, analyzing potential violations of consumer protection laws, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases in both state and federal court. You will also oversee the work of paralegals, investigators, and other administrative personnel partnering on your cases.

The attorney that fills this term-limited role will receive full benefits and be a full and valued member of the Consumer Fraud team. The unit seeks self-driven and motivated individuals who enjoy collaborating with their colleagues to achieve the best results for Colorado consumers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Consumer Fraud Unit is seeking an attorney with a strong interest or background in consumer protection. Although the Consumer Fraud Unit seeks self-driven and motivated applicants, the individuals who will succeed in the position are team players and enjoy collaborating with their colleagues to achieve the best results for Colorado consumers.

Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.

Ideal candidates will have a combination of the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work on complex issues
• Strong research and writing skills and a keen attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully track multiple projects
• Ability to creatively solve problems and identify opportunities for greater efficiencies
• Experience in negotiating settlements and working with opposing counsel
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of different stakeholders
• Complex litigation experience in both federal and state court and the ability to effectively handle all aspects of litigation
• Experience in government investigations
• Ability to resiliently handle stress and demonstrated flexibility with changing circumstances
• An effective and responsive communicator with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage a heavy volume of process-oriented tasks
• Capable of independently managing a full workload
• Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively 
• Passionate and enthusiastic about consumer protection and working on behalf of Colorado consumers
• Commitment to public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion

The Office of the Attorney General offers the opportunity to be involved in challenging, interesting and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide. We strongly encourage candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds to apply.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection section.