Missouri Attorney General - Springfield, MO
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About the position
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section in Springfield. The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and get relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate-level, often in connection with other State Attorneys General offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, No Call/telemarketing, and antitrust. The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
- Handle civil enforcement actions and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution.
- Conduct investigations at the state and multistate-level.
- Collaborate with other State Attorneys General offices and federal partners.
- Manage matters related to privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, No Call/telemarketing, and antitrust.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
- Relevant experience and education.
Nice-to-haves
- Courtroom, grand jury, and trial experience.
- Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
- Drafting civil petitions and criminal charges.
- Resolving claims by settlement.
- Familiarity with state court rules and procedures, including bankruptcy.
- Commitment to public service.
- Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance plans
- State pension
- Deferred compensation
