Deputy General Counsel – Administrative Litigation (Boards)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General for the Affliative Litigation Unit in New Castle County. The role involves serving as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board, and administratively prosecuting professional licensees for violations.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week with hybrid flexibility, no billable hours, and strong work-life balance benefits.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.
• Strong legal writing and research abilities are essential.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and build relationships.
• Experience with administrative and civil litigation proceedings.
• Ability to present evidence in adversarial proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board.
• Administratively prosecute professional licensees for violations.
• Support and manage litigation matters within the Affliative Litigation Unit.
• Collaborate with departmental and board staff to ensure compliance and outcomes.

Skills

Delaware Bar

Legal writing

Legal research

Independent work

Administrative litigation

Civil litigation

Adversarial proceedings

Job description

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General for the Affliative Litigation Unit in New Castle County. The role involves serving as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board, and administratively prosecuting professional licensees for violations.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week with hybrid flexibility, no billable hours, and strong work-life balance benefits.