Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, NCC

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief\r\nlaw enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold\r\ncivil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the\r\nFirst State.\r\n�\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General\r\nKathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the\r\nCriminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and\r\nPublic Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office\r\nof the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity\r\nand passion.\r\n�\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical\r\nsupport from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists,\r\nparaprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce\r\nconsumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to\r\nopen government, protect the abused, and much more.�\r\n

Summary Statement

In the Civil Division, approximately 80\r\nattorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form of\r\ngeneral counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board\r\nrepresentation, and all stages of civil litigation.� \r\n�\r\nAttorneys 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, exclusive public\r\nservice student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a\r\nsupportive collaborative work environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit, New Castle County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to (1) serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB), (2) serve as general counsel to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (FMLIAB) and (3) administratively prosecute profession licensees who violate the laws of their professions.\r\n�\r\nThis posting may close on or\r\nbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.\r\n\r\n\r\nTravel to Kent County is required.\r\n

Career Ladder

FY\r\n27\r\n�\r\nPay Grade 12 DAG I����������� Salary Range $86,664/min� �$95,329.00/max�\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II���������� Salary Range $100,562/min� $105,468/max�\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III�������� Salary Range $111,069/min� $113,509/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV�������� Salary Range $122,094/min� $128,010/max�\r\n\r\n\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V��������� Salary Range $137,215min� $147,318/max\r\n

Essential Functions

As UIAB and FMLIAB general counsel, the DAG will review appeals to the Boards for timeliness, attend hearings and provide legal advice during the hearings, draft decisions and orders, perform legal research, represent the Boards in appeals to the Superior Court, and assist with other legal matters as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an administrative prosecutor, the DAG is on the front line of protecting the public from unprofessional conduct and will appear before the boards and commissions that regulate professional conduct pursuant to Title 24 of the Delaware Code.� �The DAG will present evidence in adversarial proceedings to prove allegations of the professional misconduct and seek disciplinary sanctions.�\r\n

Job Requirements

The DAG must have strong legal writing skills.� The DAG must be able to anticipate� and properly address legal issues, conduct accurate and effective legal research and provide sound legal advice.� The DAG must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and develop good working relationships with board members, other DAGs and support staff.� Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.�\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

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\r\nof Justice 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 leave.\r\nTo\r\nlearn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website\r\nat https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations\r\nare available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application\r\nand employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please\r\ncall (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number\r\n1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\n�\r\nThe\r\nState of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse\r\nworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of\r\nDelaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability\r\nstatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity\r\nor expression.\r\n