Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Defensive Litigation Unit

Delaware LLC; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Over 4 weeks of vacation per year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Delaware Department of Justice (Attorney General's Office) in New Castle County seeks a Deputy Attorney General to handle civil litigation representing the State and its employees in tort and related matters. The DAG will work in the Defensive Litigation Unit and coordinate with the State Coverage Office in defending personal injury actions.

Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Delaware Bar and demonstrate the ability to learn new areas of law, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly

Qualifications

• Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
• Some prior general litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State and its employees in civil litigation in state and federal court.
• Work with State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, and unit heads as directed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Job description

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.

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) seeks a Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to serve as a civil litigation attorney, representing the State and its employees in tort, primarily automobile accident, causes of action. This DAG position is in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit (“DLU”), in New Castle County. The Deputy Attorneys General in the Defensive Litigation Unit defend the State, its agencies, officials and employees in civil litigation in a wide variety of matters. Primarily, this position works with the State Coverage Office in defending personal injury causes of action brought against the State. Cases are handled in both state and federal court. Qualified applicants must be able to effectively handle civil litigation, develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and clients and must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law. Membership in Delaware Bar required.

This DAG will have other comparable duties, as well as handling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head.

This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position. This position is located in New Castle County.

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 $113,509/max
• Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max
• Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max

Essential Functions Job Requirements

Membership in Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have some prior general litigation experience ; however, such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies, and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules. The DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state when needed to meet departmental needs and court schedules.

Conditions of Hire

• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• 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

• 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

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 [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The 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.