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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Fraud - Springfield

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for their Consumer Fraud Bureau in Springfield. The role involves enforcing consumer protection laws, conducting investigations, and collaborating with various agencies to address consumer fraud issues.

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Responsibilities

The Consumer Fraud Bureau enforces the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505/1et. seq)

The Act’s purpose, according to its preamble, is “to protect consumers and borrowers and businessmen against fraud, unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce...”

The Bureau carries out its mandate by conducting investigations and, when appropriate, filing enforcement actions in state or federal court to stop fraudulent, unfair or deceptive practices

The Bureau periodically collaborates with other government and law enforcement agencies, attorneys and advocacy groups on public policy and other matters of law as it pertains to consumer protection

The Bureau also drafts legislation and rules, and participates in events to educate the community on emerging consumer problems and issues