The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant attorney general. The position is a 50/50 split position in the Environmental Protection Unit (“EPU”) and Consumer Protection Unit (“CPU”). Both units are part of the Environmental and Public Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office.
The EPU represents the State in environmental cases in state and federal courts in civil and criminal litigation, including appeals. These cases are in multiple subject areas including water quality, hazardous materials, air quality and climate, forests, agriculture, and land use. In addition, the EPU provides advice and counsel to state agencies; represents the State in multistate actions of environmental significance; and defends the State’s interests in other environmental matters.
The CPU handles cases in all areas of Vermont’s consumer protection laws, which prohibit businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The CPU investigates serious or widespread allegations of consumer deception; where appropriate, files suit against those who have violated consumer protection and related laws; issues consumer protection rules or guidance; appears before the Vermont Legislature on consumer protection issues; comments on federal laws and regulations of interest to Vermont consumers; and conducts consumer education to encourage fair business practices.
The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or be eligible to be admitted. Qualifications include a minimum of eight years of relevant litigation, client counseling, and environmental law and/or consumer law experience; excellent legal writing and analytical skills; strong oral advocacy and communication skills; effective time management skills; and the ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with co-counsel and agency clients. This position also may involve work in other divisions of the Attorney General’s Office.
The position is located at the Attorney General’s Office in Montpelier, Vermont. Some travel is expected for court hearings, site visits, and as needed for other job functions. The Attorney General’s Office recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and supports the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with its policies. This is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, references, and two writing samples to the Attorney General’s Office, Environmental Protection Unit, attention Natasha Sala: natasha.sala@vermont.gov.
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Attorney General’s Office does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. Employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions are forbidden.
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Attorney General’s Office does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. Employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions are forbidden.