AUHDeputy Attorney GeneralCriminal DivDefensive Litigation Unit

State Of Delaware

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Dover, NH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs pension eligibility and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Summary Statement

The Civil Division DefensiveLitigation Unit seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as an Assistant UnitHead in the New Castle County office.The Deputy Attorneys General inthe Defensive Litigation Unit represent the State its agencies officials andemployees in all civil litigation in wide variety of proceedings in federal andstate court including civil rights employment social services lawenforcement corrections and other litigated matters arising out of Stateoperations and legislation. Casesfrequently present questions of administrative law federal and stateconstitutional law and statutory interpretation.


Career Ladder

Pay Grade 18 DAG IVSalary Range/112013/min - $119317/max

Essential Functions

As Assistant Unit Head this individual will report to the Unit Head and assist in all aspects of managing the Unit while carrying a litigation caseload. The Assistant Unit Head must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and clients and must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law in order to guide and support the Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit.

Job Requirements

  • Occasional travel to all counties is a requirement of this position.
  • Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.
  • This Assistant Unit Head must be admitted to the District of Delaware the Third Circuit Court of Appeals or eligible for admission to those courts.

    Additional Posting Information

    Internal Delaware Department of Justice Applicants: Please submit an updated Resume or summary of workexperience to Kate Aaronson Unit Head for Defensive Litigation and Patty DavisSolicitor.

    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.


    Required Experience:

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    IntroductionDelawares 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 supp...
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    Key Skills

    • Construction Law Experience
    • Legal Drafting
    • Litigation
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Mediation Experience
    • Legal Research
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Research Experience
    • Securities Law
    • Alternative dispute resolution
    • Real Estate Law
    • Writing Skills

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