Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, NCC

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 86,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Affiant Litigation Unit, in New Castle County, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board, and to adjudicate professional conduct matters.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong legal writing, research skills, and collaboration with boards; Delaware Bar membership required; travel to Kent County may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to anticipate and address legal issues.
• Ability to conduct accurate and effective legal research.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with boards, DAGs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review appeals for timeliness and attend hearings.
• Provide legal advice during hearings and draft decisions and orders.
• Represent the Boards in appeals to the Superior Court.
• Prosecute professional conduct before boards and commissions.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Collaboration

Education

Delaware Bar admission

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, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

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. The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Affiant Litigation Unit, New Castle County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to (1) serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB), (2) serve as general counsel to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (FMLIAB) and (3) administratively prosecute profession licensees who violate the laws of their professions. This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position. Travel to Kent County is required.

Career Ladder

FY 27

Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329.00/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 $137,215min $147,318/max

Essential Functions

As UIAB and FMLIAB general counsel, the DAG will review appeals to the Boards for timeliness, attend hearings and provide legal advice during the hearings, draft decisions and orders, perform legal research, represent the Boards in appeals to the Superior Court, and assist with other legal matters as needed. As an administrative prosecutor, the DAG is on the front line of protecting the public from unprofessional conduct and will appear before the boards and commissions that regulate professional conduct pursuant to Title 24 of the Delaware Code. The DAG will present evidence in adversarial proceedings to prove allegations of the professional misconduct and seek disciplinary sanctions.

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.

Additional Posting Information

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

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

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.