NAAG Counsel - Consumer Protection (Washington)

Company: National Association of Attorneys General
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

NAAG Counsel - Consumer Protection ID: 1049 Location: Washington, D.C. Department: NAAG Center for Consumer Protection Who We Are: Founded in 1907, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) serves as the national forum for attorneys general and their staff to collaboratively address issues important to their work and provides resources to support the work of the offices of attorneys general in protecting the Rule of Law and the United States Constitution. NAAG fosters an environment of “cooperative leadership,” helping attorneys general respond effectively – individually and collectively – to emerging state and federal issues. NAAG emphasizes a commitment to professional excellence and the quality of life for our employees. The Job Brief: The Consumer Protection Counsel (Counsel) is responsible for assisting the Director of the Center for Consumer Protection (CCP) in providing training, research, and office support for the attorney general offices (AGOs) relating to their consumer protection and charity regulation missions. In that role, at the direction of the CCP Director, Counsel may be responsible for initiating, coordinating, and executing NAAG trainings, consumer protection, and charity related trainings, developing new in-person and online consumer protection and charity courses, conducting consumer protection and charity research, and producing research deliverables. This role also assists providing traditional legal skills- and advocacy-based trainings and other substantive trainings, as assigned, to the attorney general community or other government attorneys and staff. Counsel will serve as an in-house expert on topics that match the professional expertise of the Counsel. Counsel will serve as liaison to assigned NAAG Committees as needed. Creativity, flexibility, initiative, follow-through, attention to detail, teamwork, and collegiality are the hallmark qualities expected of those holding this position. The CP Counsel will report to the Director of Consumer Protection. A Typical Day May Look Like This: - Support and assist the Director in planning, coordinating, and executing frequent national and regional conferences, trainings, and events (in person and virtual) at locations domestically and internationally; - Develop new trainings and update existing courses on topics and areas assigned based on evolving needs; including substantive materials, visual aids, PowerPoint presentations, including adding poll questions; - Federal partners, and internal and external stakeholders by preparing agenda, keeping meeting minutes, and scheduling meetings;AGOs Assist the Director with communication with conference planning committees, working group calls; - Assist with grant management, including reviewing grant applications, grant rules and regulations, and reporting forms, and financial reports; - Deliver professional presentations, facilitate breakout sessions, and support faculty and students; - Develop and update content for the Center’s consumer-facing website and non-public SharePoint sites; - Occasionally attend relevant external panels and courses that benefit the Center by improving the Counsel’s professional knowledge and expertise; - Write and edit various publications as well as conduct research for the benefit of the attorney general community; - NAAG Perform other tasks assigned by the Director based on the needs of the Association; - Work with Director and Program Support to ensure that all trainings and related events comply with NAAG, CLE, and ADA procedures; - Work throughout NAAG to ensure workplace effectiveness in furtherance of the NAAG Strategic Plans, including through team meetings, retreats, and related assignments; - Perform other tasks assigned by the Director based on the needs of NAAG, responsibilities are subject to modification based on organization priorities, budgets, and structural changes. Is This You? - University degree. - Law degree from an accredited law school. - Bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction required. - At least five years’ experience in consumer protection matters as an attorney in a dynamic legal environment, preferably that of an attorney general’s office, district attorney’s office, U.S. Attorney’s office, military JAG office, or related state or federal agency. Experience in privacy, charities, and veterans/military matters a plus. To be considered for an interview, applicants without government legal/enforcement experience must address in their cover letter how their legal experiences will satisfy the requirements of this position. - Quality enforcement, trial, and/or litigation experience. - Leadership experience in maximizing organizational or individual performance. - Experience conducting legal trainings and public speaking. - Experience and ability to lead legal skills trainings, such as Trial Advocacy, Motion Practice, Deposition Skills, Negotiation Skills, Evidentiary Foundations and Issues, Trial Practice, Habeas, and/or E-Discovery. - Excellent, demonstrable legal research and writing skills. - The ability to work independently, and while traveling, with minimal administrative support and as part of a team on special projects or programs. - The ability to get along well with others. - Experience with online education a plus. - Experience updating a website a plus. Location: The counsel position maybe considered for remote/hybrid work, however; the position requires frequent domestic travel and some international travel, both of which are inherent and expected in this position. NAAG is headquartered in the District of Columbia. Any permissible remote work must adhere to the remote work policy in accordance with NAAG’s Employee Handbook. Outstanding Total Compensation Package: - Salary range for this position is $125,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience. - Exceptional benefits package which includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life/disability, LTD and 401k retirement plan (with employer match and profit sharing). To Apply: We invite you to apply today! Please click “Apply” below and please be sure to submit a cover letter and your resume. Applications received prior to February 23, 2026 will receive priority review. NAAG believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PIf742fcd78f74-38003-39636463

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