Deputy Attorney General II-V Civil Division/Administrative Law & Education Unit

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

Delaware's\r\nAttorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad\r\nresponsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families,\r\nprovide legal services to entirety of state government, and fight fraud.\r\n�\r\nIn\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\r\n\r\n

Career Ladder

\r\nPay\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*The salary of $95,329 for the\r\nDeputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar\r\nadmission.\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

\r\nThe\r\nassigned DAG will provide legal advice to various professional administrative\r\nboards and commissions within the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation\r\nthat regulate the practice of various licensed professions within the state,\r\nthe Delaware Association of Professional Engineers, the Environmental Appeals\r\nBoard, the Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board, Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens, and the Lottery Commission. The DAG will be expected\r\nto provide guidance on applicable legal standards and Freedom of Information\r\nAct compliance, draft and review legislation and regulations, attend public\r\nmeetings, and represent the boards and commissions in administrative proceedings,\r\nincluding drafting orders, and in court on appeals from those proceedings.�\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

\r\nThe 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\r\n

Additional Posting Information

�\r\nThis posting may close on or\r\nbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.\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\nTravel\r\nto Kent County is required.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.\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