Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Defensive Litigation 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

Delaware's Attorney General,\r\nthe State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat\r\ncrime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, provide legal services to\r\nentirety of state government, and fight fraud. In the Civil Division, approximately\r\n80 attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form\r\nof general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board\r\nrepresentation, and all stages of civil litigation.� Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5\r\nhour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid work\r\nenvironment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits\r\nplans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental leave, student loan\r\nforgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work\r\nenvironment.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Department of Justice (“DOJ”) seeks a Deputy Attorney General\r\n(“DAG”) to serve as a civil litigation attorney, representing the State and its\r\nemployees in tort, primarily automobile accident, causes of action.� This DAG position is in the Civil Division, Defensive\r\nLitigation Unit (“DLU”), in New Castle County.\r\nThe Deputy Attorneys General in the Defensive Litigation Unit defend the\r\nState, its agencies, officials and employees in civil litigation in a wide\r\nvariety of matters.� Primarily, this\r\nposition works with the State Coverage Office in defending personal injury\r\ncauses of action brought against the State.\r\nCases are handled in both state and federal court. Qualified applicants\r\nmust be able to effectively handle civil litigation, develop a good working\r\nrelationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and clients\r\nand must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law.� Membership in Delaware Bar required.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis\r\nDAG will have other comparable duties, as well as handling additional\r\nassignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit\r\nHead, or Assistant Unit Head.��\r\n\r\n\r\nThis posting may close on or\r\nbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.� �This position is located in New Castle County.\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\r\nRange $100,562/min� $105,468/max�\r\nPay\r\nGrade 16 DAG III����������� Salary\r\nRange $111,069/min� $113,509/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 18 DAG IV���������� Salary\r\nRange $122,094/min� $128,010/max�\r\nPay\r\nGrade 20 DAG V������������ Salary\r\nRange $137,215/min� $147,318/max�\r\n

Essential Functions

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Job Requirements

Membership\r\nin Delaware Bar is required.� The most\r\nqualified candidates have some prior general\r\nlitigation experience;\r\nhowever, such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG\r\nshould be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly\r\nwith client agencies, and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough\r\nknowledge of relevant laws and court rules. The\r\nDAG must have a willingness to travel within the state when needed to meet\r\ndepartmental needs and court schedules.��\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.\r\n�\r\nThis position is exempt from\r\nthe State of Delaware Merit System.��\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n��A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of\r\nhire.�\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.� This position is covered by a collective\r\nbargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

�\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 leave\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

Accommodations are available\r\nfor applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and\r\nemployment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call\r\n(302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460\r\nfor assistance.\r\n�\r\nThe State of Delaware is an\r\nEqual Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly\r\nencourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race,\r\ncolor, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected\r\nveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n