Deputy Attorney General II-V - Department of Agriculture
Deputy Attorney General II-V - Department of Agriculture
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21-05-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
Delawares Attorney General the States 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 Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Administrative Law and Education Unit seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to serve as general counsel to the Department of Agriculture including representation of the horse racing regulatory boards and the Nutrient Management Commission.
Career Ladder
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience skills and the number of years barred.
Salary:
Pay Grade A14 DAG II Salary Range $87822/min $92106/max
Pay Grade A16 DAG III Salary Range $96997/min $99129/max
Pay Grade A18 DAG IV Salary Range $106626/min $108737/max
Pay Grade A20 DAG V Salary Range $118238/min $122920/max
Essential Functions
The DAG will advise the Department of Agriculture on a variety of legal issues including procurement contract drafting and negotiation contract compliance monitoring labor and employment law federal law including EPA regulatory provisions legislative drafting and review. This DAGs duties will include defensive and affirmative litigation on behalf of the agency as well as regulatory and administrative hearing practice.
The DAG will have other duties as assigned including handling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor Deputy State Solicitor Unit Head or Assistant Unit Head.
Job Requirements
Membership in Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel or litigation experience and some familiarity with Delaware environmental or agricultural law; however such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients therefore a successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies to identify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues to minimize or avoid future legal action. The DAG should be able to work independently meet deadlines 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 to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting may close on or before 9/18/2025 upon filling the vacant position.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
- The DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.
- This position is located in Kent County.
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 part of a job classification that is represented by an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) as elected by employees in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapters 13 and 16. While this position is now covered under a bargaining unit a collective bargaining agreement is currently under negotiation and terms and conditions of employment may be subject to change upon its ratification.
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 are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302). TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor 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.
Employment Type
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