Deputy Attorney General II-V, Div. of Revenue & Unclaimed Property (Prim. Assignment)

The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to represent the Division of Revenue (Revenue) and the Office of Unclaimed Property (OUP) both within the Delaware Department of Finance. This DAG position is in the Civil Divisions Fiscal Integrity and Protection Unit (FIPU) New Castle County. This position offers a unique and dynamic practice with responsibilities primarily split between Revenue and OUP. Few roles provide the opportunity to engage so directly with the legal and fiscal mechanisms that support State government while serving the people of Delaware in a meaningful way.

The Revenue assignment places the attorney within a teamof experienced Finance DAGs handling matters at the intersection of tax lawadministrative law compliance and public finance. This role is ideal for anattorney who values intellectual rigor public service and substantiveresponsibility and who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven counsel to Revenue the DAG serves as a trusted legal advisor and advocateon matters that directly impact the States fiscal integrity handling complexlegal issues appearing before administrative tribunals and courts and workingclosely with State officials on issues of statewide importance. The positionoffers significant autonomy direct client engagement and the opportunity todevelop deep subject-matter expertise in State taxation and revenueenforcement.

The position alsoincludes representation of OUP in connection with the administration of theStates unclaimed property this capacity the DAG provides counselto the State Escheator on a wide range of matters including the processing andadjudication of unclaimed property claims. The attorney represents the StateEscheator in claim appeal proceedings before the Tax Appeal Board afive-member quasi-judicial tribunal as well as in litigation. The role alsoencompasses advising on procurement and contracting legislation and regulatorymatters Freedom of Information Act compliance personnel issues and otherlegal matters essential to the effective administration of the program.

Prior relevant experience is welcome but not role is well suited for attorneys looking to expand their skill set in asupportive collaborative environment.The DAG will have other duties related to FIPU as well ashandling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor DeputyState Solicitor Unit Head or Assistant Unit Head.

• 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 5/3/2026 upon filling the vacant position.

• 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.

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.