Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Administrative Law and Education Unit

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDelaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, provide legal services to entirety of state government, and fight fraud.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the Civil Division, approximately 80 attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form of general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board representation, and all stages of civil litigation.��\r\n\r\n\r\nAttorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5-hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental leave, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Summary Statement

In\r\nthe Civil Division, approximately 80 attorneys provide legal support to the\r\nexecutive branch agencies in the form of general counsel advice, administrative\r\nhearing prosecutions, board representation, and all stages of civil litigation.� \r\n�\r\nAttorneys\r\nin the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5 hour work week with true work/life balance\r\nincluding: a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time\r\noff, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental\r\nleave, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension\r\neligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nDelaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Administrative Law and\r\nEducation Unit, Kent County, is looking for a highly motivated and committed\r\nDeputy Attorney General (DAG) to serve as general counsel to administrative\r\nboards and commissions, primarily within the Delaware Division of Professional\r\nRegulation.\r\n

Career Ladder

Pay\r\nGrade 12� DAG I���������� Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 14 DAG II���������� Salary Range\r\n$100,562/min $105,468/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 16 DAG III�������� Salary Range\r\n$111,069/min $116,050/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 18 DAG IV�������� Salary Range\r\n$122,094/min $130,056/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 20 DAG V��������� Salary Range\r\n$137,215/min $147,318/max\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*The salary of $95,329 for the\r\nDeputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar\r\nadmission\r\n

Essential Functions

The\r\nassigned DAG will provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional\r\nRegulation (“DPR”) and to various professional administrative boards and\r\ncommissions that regulate the practice of licensed professions within the state,\r\nsuch as the Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Mental Health\r\n& Chemical Dependency Professionals, and Board of Dentistry and Dental\r\nHygiene. The DAG will be expected to provide guidance on applicable legal\r\nstandards and Freedom of Information Act compliance, draft and review\r\nlegislation, regulations, contracts and memoranda, attend public meetings, and represent\r\nthe boards and commissions in administrative proceedings, including drafting\r\norders, and in court on appeals from those proceedings.�\r\n

Job Requirements

The DAG must have strong\r\nlegal writing skills. The DAG must be able to anticipate and properly address legal\r\nissues, conduct accurate and effective legal research, and provide sound legal\r\nadvice. The DAG must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and develop\r\ngood working relationships with board members, other DAGs, and support staff.� Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.\r\nThe DAG must be available\r\nfor some evening meetings. Flex time will be permitted.�\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n�\r\nPlease be sure to upload a\r\nrecent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this\r\nposting.\r\n�\r\nThis position is exempt from\r\nthe State of Delaware Merit System.�\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\nTravel\r\nto Kent County is required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

�\r\nEmployment is contingent upon\r\nsatisfactory background checks.\r\n�\r\nDirect deposit of paychecks is\r\nrequired as a condition of hire.\r\n�\r\nApplicants must be legally\r\nauthorized to work in the United States.\r\n�\r\nThis position is a\r\nclassification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor\r\norganization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for\r\ncollective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment,\r\nin accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.\r\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its\r\nindividual terms.\r\n

Benefits

Department of\r\nJustice Benefits Include:\r\n�\r\nMay be eligible Loan\r\nforgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware healthcare\r\nplan.\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware pension plan.\r\n�\r\nOver 4 weeks of vacation per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n12 weeks of paid parental\r\nleave.\r\n�\r\nTo learn more about the\r\ncomprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Department of\r\nJustice Benefits Include:\r\n�\r\nMay be eligible Loan\r\nforgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware healthcare\r\nplan.\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware pension plan.\r\n�\r\nOver 4 weeks of vacation per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n12 weeks of paid parental\r\nleave.\r\n�\r\nTo learn more about the\r\ncomprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n