Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Administrative Law and Education Unit

DelDOT; Kent (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Loan forgiveness

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Attorney General I–V to advise DPR and professional boards on legal standards and FOIA compliance, draft regulations, and represent the boards in proceedings. The role requires strong legal writing and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Travel to Kent County is required; the position offers a hybrid work environment, generous leave, pension and health benefits, and a collaborative team.

Formación

• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to anticipate and address legal issues.
• Proficient legal research to support agency matters.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) and professional boards and commissions.
• Draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts and memoranda; attend public meetings; draft orders.
• Represent boards in administrative proceedings and appeals from those proceedings; ensure compliance with FOIA.

Conocimientos

Legal writing

Legal research

Independent work

Time management

Educación

Delaware Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Delaware'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.

In 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.

Attorneys 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.

Summary Statement

In 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.

Attorneys 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.

Career Ladder

• Pay Grade 12 DAG I salary Range $86,664/min $95,329/max


• Pay Grade 14 DAG II salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max


• Pay Grade 16 DAG III salary Range $111,069/min $116,050/max


• Pay Grade 18 DAG IV salary Range $122,094/min $130,056/max


• Pay Grade 20 DAG V salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max

*The salary of $95,329 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar admission

Essential Functions

The assigned DAG will provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation ("DPR") and to various professional administrative boards and commissions that regulate the practice of licensed professions within the state, such as the Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Professionals, and Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. The DAG will be expected to provide guidance on applicable legal standards and Freedom of Information Act compliance, draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts and memoranda, attend public meetings, and represent the boards and commissions in administrative proceedings, including drafting orders, and in court on appeals from those proceedings.

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. The DAG must be available for some evening meetings. Flex time will be permitted.

Additional Posting Information

This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Travel to Kent County is required.

Conditions of Hire

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.

Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).


• State of Delaware healthcare plan.


• State of Delaware pension plan.


• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.


• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.


• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).


• State of Delaware healthcare plan.


• State of Delaware pension plan.


• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.


• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.


• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/