Internal Posting Only Deputy State Solicitor Assistant Division Head Civil Division

Delaware LLC; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Pension plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

Parental leave

Loan forgiveness

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, seeks a Deputy State Solicitor in Kent County. This senior role reports to the State Solicitor and oversees major assignments while acting as State Solicitor in their absence.

The successful candidate will have advanced civil law knowledge, state government experience, and the ability to supervise attorneys and manage division-wide policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Advanced civil law knowledge and statutes.
• Ability to manage attorneys and supervise units.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Unit Heads and assist in Civil Division operations.
• Represent the Department of Justice in court and meetings when needed.
• Develop and implement general operational policies for the Civil Division.

Skills

Legal leadership

Civil litigation knowledge

Policy development

Supervision

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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Summary Statement

The State of Delaware Department of Justice’s Civil Division is seeking a Deputy State Solicitor (“DSS”), who will be one of two Deputy Division Heads. This position will report directly to the State Solicitor and is located in Kent County. In the absence of the State Solicitor, the Deputy State Solicitor will act as the State Solicitor and is the “senior” Deputy Attorney General under the State Solicitor in the Civil Division’s organizational structure for Kent County. The DSS will represent the Department of Justice in the absence of the State Solicitor at various court proceedings, meetings, boards, or commissions for all three counties.

The Deputy State Solicitor is required to have advanced legal knowledge of civil common law and statutes, a thorough knowledge of the structure and workings of State government, as well as the policies and practices of the Department of Justice. The Deputy State Solicitor must be able to simultaneously handle complex legal and legislative matters, as well as manage the administration and priority of major assignments and supervise subordinates. The Deputy State Solicitor will plan and develop, recommend, evaluate and implement general operational policies and procedures for the Civil Division in accordance with the Department of Justice standards of operation.

Job Requirements

The most qualified candidates for the DSS position will have substantial experience in managing attorneys in addition to the core competencies set forth above. The Civil Division takes a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work with State agencies to independently identify potential legal issues and concerns and will bring that philosophy to each aspect of the DSS’s obligations and duties.

In addition to any other duties as may be assigned by the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General or the State Solicitor, the DSS will also be primarily responsible for supervising Unit Heads. The DSS will also assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Civil Division, assist the State Solicitor with the continuous improvement of the quality of legal representation by Divisional staff, and be responsible for substantive legal work as assigned by the State Solicitor.

Additional Posting Information

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

Conditions of Hire

• Criminal background check: 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

Department of JusticeBenefits 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 athttps://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.