TITLE: Assistant Attorney General
SALARY: $178,250.00
LOCATION: Division of Law
Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group
Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)
Responsibilities
DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Deputy Director in charge of the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group in Newark and/or the Director of the Division of Law, the Assistant Attorney General will oversee and supervise the work of assigned Sections within the Practice Group, with a particular focus on the Consumer Fraud Protection section; will oversee representation of client agencies; will oversee all aspects of litigation within the Sections, including screening of matters, pre-litigation investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiation, mediation, trial work, appellate briefings, and multistate efforts; will oversee counsel and representation provided to the Division of Consumer Affairs regarding consumer protection laws and regulations; will participate in evaluations of Section Chiefs and Assistant Section Chiefs; and will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional legal experience as an attorney at law of the State of New Jersey in the area of the specialty or, three (3) years of professional legal experience as an attorney for State or Federal administrative agencies, which shall have involved a significant amount of the specialized legal work, or, two (2) years of unique specialized legal experience.
LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant experience handling complex consumer fraud and consumer protection legal matters.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must check the box when completing your online application and submit your Schedule A or B letter along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated below, on or before the closing date. For more information on the SAME Program please visit the NJ CSC SAME Program, email: or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations for experience and education will be based upon the resume, employment application, including required supporting documents (JD transcripts). Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide a CSC approved evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency, with a course-by-course breakdown, prior to the closing date (see CSC foreign degree information). Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your education towards eligibility.
BENEFITS: Appointees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; a prescription drug plan; and vision care reimbursement. Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts may also be available. Eligible employees receive annual paid sick and vacation leave as well as paid State holidays. Positions may offer telework or an Alternate Work Week (AWP) schedule. Benefit eligibility may vary based on job duties, operational needs, and funding. For more information, visit NJDPB.
All offers of employment are conditional, subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.
Application Process
HOW TO APPLY: If qualified submit a current resume including current bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of
Good Standing, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation, and a legal writing
sample via the following link, on or before the closing date of August 8, 2026. For applicants who wish to submit a cover letter,
please use the “other supporting documents” upload field when submitting your application. Applications will not be accepted via
email.
