Assistant County Attorney I (Code Enforcement) Non-Union Appointed (Pay Grade 32)

New Castle County, Delaware; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and 401(a)

457(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off – 20 days vacation; 12S;

14 ½ days of holiday

Vision insurance

Job summary

New Castle County seeks an Assistant County Attorney to join its legal team, primarily supporting the Code Enforcement division and providing in-house counsel on HR, employee benefits and contracts. The role requires strong research, writing, and litigation skills and a commitment to excellent public service.

The successful candidate will advise departments, draft legal documents, and participate in investigations and training while representing the County in appropriate matters.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school and admission to the Delaware Bar or permission to practice under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 55.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and representation to organizational clients (departments, boards, commissions, officials and employees).
• Represents New Castle County on assigned matters and conducts research and drafts legal documents.
• Conducts litigation and provides legal counsel to departments as required.
• Promotes high-quality public service and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Government law

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney to join our legal team as an Assistant County Attorney. This position will primarily support the Department of Land Use’s Code Enforcement functions and will include certain in-house counsel services related to human resources, employee benefits, and contract review. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with or interest in these areas and be willing and able to learn new areas of the law. The most qualified candidates will possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, including contracts, litigation, legal research, and investigations. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional legal services while effectively managing client relationships and contributing to the overall success of the department.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Duties: Performs specialized professional and confidential legal work for New Castle County; performs legal work as required by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee and as required by the assigned area of expertise.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class performs responsible and confidential specialized legal work involving legal advice, assistance and representation. Also prepares and argues the County’s position in code enforcement litigation, provides legal counsel to departments and agencies as required, and conducts legal research in areas as assigned by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee.

Examples of work: (Illustrative Only)

• Provides legal advice and assistance to organizational clients (including departments, divisions, boards, and commissions) and individual officials and employees
• Represents New Castle County on assigned matters
• Works with assigned department to implement training
• Conducts research, handles litigation, drafts legal documents and performs other legal work required for area(s) of representation or as assigned by the supervising attorney
• Represents boards or commissions as assigned
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that internal and external customers are provided with the highest quality of service

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Excellent legal research and writing skills; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with and advise department managers and employees; knowledge of government law; knowledge of current board and court rules and the rules of evidence and procedure; ability to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to interpret laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in the Delaware Bar or permission to practice under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 55.

Additional Requirements: Ability to pass background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay (effective 7/1/2026): $80,113 - $143,868 per year, dependent on relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Pension and 401(a)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off – 20 days of vacation; 12 days of sick; and 14 ½ days of holiday (including 12 ½ designated and 2 floating days)
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Castle, DE 19720

CONTACT INFORMATION

[e-mail]
Attn: Aaron R. Goldstein