Deputy Attorney General I-V Defensive Litigation Unit - DelDOT (primary assignment)

Introduction

\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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.\r\n

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice\r\n(“DOJ”) seeks a Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to serve as a red light and\r\nspeed camera prosecutor.� This DAG\r\nposition is in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit (“DLU”), in New\r\nCastle or Kent County, and is primarily responsible for advising DelDOT on its Electronic\r\nSafety Enforcement Programs (“ESEP”).� �This DAG will primarily represent the State as\r\na prosecutor in all civil electronic enforcement matters in JP Court statewide,\r\ncommunicate with the court and law enforcement regarding the scheduling of\r\ncalendars and any requested discovery and motion practice, and litigate appeals\r\nof administrative decisions. This DAG will advise DelDOT on ESEP compliance\r\nwith Federal and State laws, review civil ESEP violations and respond to\r\nquestions from stakeholders and motorists, negotiate statewide ESEP contracts,\r\nresolve ESEP vendor related issues, and draft, review, and respond to existing,\r\nnew, or proposed legislation or regulations related to ESEP.� \r\n�\r\nThis DAG will have other duties related\r\nto the Department of Transportation, as well as handling additional assignments\r\nas directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or\r\nAssistant Unit Head.� \r\n

Career Ladder

Pay Grade 12 DAG I���� Annual salary $87,458/max\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II��� Salary Range $92,259/min $96,760/max�\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III�� Salary Range $101,898/min� $104,137/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV�� Salary Range $112,013/min $117,440/max�\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V�� Salary Range $125,885/min $135,154/max�\r\n�\r\n*The salary of $87,458 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar admission\r\n

Job Requirement Series

\r\n\r\nMembership in Delaware Bar is\r\nrequired.� The most qualified candidates\r\nhave some prior general counsel, insurance defense, litigation experience, or\r\nprosecution experience; however,\r\nsuch expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should\r\nbe able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients, therefore\r\na successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies to\r\nidentify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues in\r\norder to minimize or avoid future legal action.\r\nThe DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and\r\ncommunicate clearly with client agencies, and should have demonstrated legal\r\nability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.\r\n�\r\nThe DAG must have a willingness\r\nto travel to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.� Hearings before the JP Court occur in New\r\nCastle, and Sussex County currently. The DOJ will provide an office for this\r\nDAG in a DOJ Office.\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.\r\n This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.� �\r\n This posting may close before 6/18/2026 upon filling the vacant position.\r\n This position can be based in either New Castle County or Kent County\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.�\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.\r\n Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.\r\n This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:\r\n\r\n May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n State of Delaware healthcare plan.\r\n State of Delaware pension plan.\r\n Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.\r\n 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.\r\n 12 weeks of paid parental leave.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

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