Deputy Attorney General I V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, NCC

Delawares Attorney General the States chieflaw enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combat crime upholdcivil rights safeguard families fight fraud and protect consumers in theFirst State.

In meeting this mission Attorney GeneralKathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in theCriminal Civil Family Fraud and Consumer Protection and Civil Rights andPublic Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Officeof the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrityand passion.

Deputy Attorneys General with criticalsupport from criminal special investigators victim service specialistsparaprofessionals and administrative staff prosecute criminal cases enforceconsumer laws provide counsel to state agencies ensure the publics access toopen government protect the abused and much more.

In the Civil Division approximately 80attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form ofgeneral 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 exclusive publicservice student loan forgiveness programs pension eligibility and asupportive collaborative work environment.

The Delaware Department of Justice Civil Division Affirmative Litigation Unit New Castle County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to (1) serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB) (2) serve as general counsel to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (FMLIAB) and (3) administratively prosecute profession licensees who violate the laws of their professions.

This posting may close on orbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.

Travel to Kent County is required.

FY27

Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86664/min $95329.00/max

Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100562/min $105468/max

Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111069/min $113509/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122094/min $128010/max

Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137215min $147318/max

As UIAB and FMLIAB general counsel the DAG will review appeals to the Boards for timeliness attend hearings and provide legal advice during the hearings draft decisions and orders perform legal research represent the Boards in appeals to the Superior Court and assist with other legal matters as needed.

As an administrative prosecutor the DAG is on the front line of protecting the public from unprofessional conduct and will appear before the boards and commissions that regulate professional conduct pursuant to Title 24 of the Delaware Code. The DAG will present evidence in adversarial proceedings to prove allegations of the professional misconduct and seek disciplinary sanctions.

The DAG must have strong legal writing skills. The DAG must be able to anticipate and properly address legal issues conduct accurate and effective legal research and provide sound legal advice. The DAG must be able to work independently meet deadlines and develop good working relationships with board members other DAGs and support staff. Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.

Employment is contingent uponsatisfactory background checks.

Direct deposit of paychecks isrequired as a condition of hire.

Applicants must be legallyauthorized to work in the United States.

This position is aclassification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labororganization) that has been elected by employees as their representative forcollective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employmentin accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on itsindividual terms.

Departmentof Justice Benefits Include:

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.

Tolearn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our websiteat available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the applicationand employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service pleasecall . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number1- for assistance.

TheState of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverseworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative ofDelaware including race color religion age sex national origin disabilitystatus genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identityor expression.