Deputy Attorney General II-V Civil DivisionAdministrative Law & Education Unit
Deputy Attorney General II-V Civil DivisionAdministrative Law & Education Unit
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08-10-2025
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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 (ALE) seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation .
Career Ladder
Salary:
Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $92259/min $96760/max
Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $101898/min $106468/max
Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $112031/min $119317/max
Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $125885/min $135154/max
Essential Functions
The position will be assigned primarily to represent the following professional administrative boards of the State: Real Estate Commission Council on Real Estate Appraisers Board of Professional Land Surveyors Board of Manufactured Home Installation Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Board of Chiropractic Board of Accountancy Board of Funeral Services Board of Electrical Examiners Board of Plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners Commission on Adult Entertainment Establishments Board of Charitable Gaming Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators Environmental Appeals Board and Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board. The work will include advising the boards on applicable legal standards drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations advising on Delawares Freedom of Information Act compliance attending public meetings and handling representation of the boards in court and administrative procedures including drafting orders of the board.
The DAG may have other duties related to the DOE and will handle 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 administrative law or board representation experience; however such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting their 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 be available for some evenings meetings. Flex time will be allowed.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting may close on or before 12/18/ 2025 upon filling the vacant position.
- This position is located in Kent County
- 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.
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 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 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 . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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