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 seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to represent the Department of Human Resources (DHR). This DAG position is in the Civil Division Departments and Agencies Unit New Castle County and is primarily responsible for representing the Department of Human Resources. DHR provides support to state agencies and administers programs in areas such as Personnel Management Diversity and Inclusion Insurance Coverage Labor Relations and Employment Practices Statewide Benefits and Womens Advancement and Advocacy.
Career Ladder
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience skills and the number of years barred.
Salary (Effective September 7 2025):
Pay Grade A12 DAG I Salary Range $79508/min $87458/max
Pay Grade A14 DAG II Salary Range $92259/min $96760/max
Pay Grade A16 DAG III Salary Range $101898/min $106468/max
Pay Grade A18 DAG IV Salary Range $112031/min $119317/max
Pay Grade A20 DAG V Salary Range $125885/min $135154/max
Essential Functions
The DAG to DHR represents the Secretary the respective officers and the various divisions such as the State Employee Benefits Committee Statewide Benefits Office and the Insurance Coverage Office. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to providing legal advice on matters related to labor and employment employee benefits Merit Rules collective bargaining personnel management drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations procurement law compliance drafting and reviewing contracts requests for proposals and MOUs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance and representing DHR and/or DHR officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings. This DAG will also handle additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor Deputy State Solicitor Unit Head or Assistant Unit Head. Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
Job Requirements
The most qualified candidates will be proficient in employment law as well as have some prior litigation and general counsel experience 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 in order to minimize or avoid future legal action. 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.Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
Additional Posting Information
- 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.
- This posting may close before 10/9/2025 upon filling the vacant position.
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