Deputy Attorney General Civil Division Defensive Litigation Unit

Delawares Attorney Generalthe States chief law enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combatcrime uphold civil rights safeguard families provide legal services toentirety of state government and fight the Civil Division approximately80 attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the formof general counsel advice administrative hearing prosecutions boardrepresentation and all stages of civil litigation. Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid workenvironment no billable hours generous paid time off affordable benefitsplans free trainings and CLE 12 weeks paid parental leave student loanforgiveness pension eligibility and a supportive collaborative workenvironment.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks a Deputy Attorney General(DAG) to serve as a civil litigation attorney representing the State and itsemployees in tort primarily automobile accident causes of action. This DAG position is in the Civil Division DefensiveLitigation Unit (DLU) in New Castle Deputy Attorneys General in the Defensive Litigation Unit defend theState its agencies officials and employees in civil litigation in a widevariety of matters. Primarily thisposition works with the State Coverage Office in defending personal injurycauses of action brought against the are handled in both state and federal court. Qualified applicantsmust be able to effectively handle civil litigation develop a good workingrelationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and clientsand must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law. Membership in Delaware Bar required.

ThisDAG will have other comparable duties as well as handling additionalassignments as directed by the State Solicitor Deputy State Solicitor UnitHead or Assistant Unit Head.

This posting may close on orbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position. This position is located in New Castle County.

PayGrade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86664/min - $95329/max

PayGrade 14 DAG II SalaryRange $100562/min $105468/max

PayGrade 16 DAG III SalaryRange $111069/min $113509/max

PayGrade 18 DAG IV SalaryRange $122094/min $128010/max

PayGrade 20 DAG V SalaryRange $137215/min $147318/max

Membershipin Delaware Bar is required. The mostqualified candidates have some prior generallitigation experience;however such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAGshould be able to work independently meet deadlines and communicate clearlywith client agencies and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thoroughknowledge of relevant laws and court rules. TheDAG must have a willingness to travel within the state when needed to meetdepartmental needs and court schedules.

May be eligible Loanforgiveness (State and Federal)

State of Delaware healthcareplan

State of Delaware pension plan

Over 4 weeks of vacation peryear

3 weeks of paid sick leave peryear

12 weeks of paid parental leave

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The State of Delaware is anEqual Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We stronglyencourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including racecolor religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protectedveteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.