Deputy Attorney General I-V Defensive Litigation Unit DelDOT (primary assignment)
Job Summary
The Department of Justice(DOJ) seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to serve as a red light andspeed camera prosecutor. This DAGposition is in the Civil Division Defensive Litigation Unit (DLU) in NewCastle or Kent County and is primarily responsible for advising DelDOT on its ElectronicSafety Enforcement Programs (ESEP). This DAG will primarily represent the State asa prosecutor in all civil electronic enforcement matters in JP Court statewidecommunicate with the court and law enforcement regarding the scheduling ofcalendars and any requested discovery and motion practice and litigate appealsof administrative decisions. This DAG will advise DelDOT on ESEP compliancewith Federal and State laws review civil ESEP violations and respond toquestions from stakeholders and motorists negotiate statewide ESEP contractsresolve ESEP vendor related issues and draft review and respond to existingnew or proposed legislation or regulations related to ESEP.
This DAG will have other duties relatedto the Department of Transportation as well as handling additional assignmentsas directed by the State Solicitor Deputy State Solicitor Unit Head orAssistant Unit Head.
Pay Grade 12 DAG I Annual salary $87458/max
Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $92259/min $96760/max
Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $101898/min $104137/max
Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $112013/min $117440/max
Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $125885/min $135154/max
*The salary of $87458 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar admission
Membership in Delaware Bar isrequired. The most qualified candidateshave some prior general counsel insurance defense litigation experience orprosecution experience; howeversuch expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG shouldbe able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients thereforea successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies toidentify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues inorder to minimize or avoid future legal action.The DAG should be able to work independently meet deadlines andcommunicate clearly with client agencies and should have demonstrated legalability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.
The DAG must have a willingnessto travel to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules. Hearings before the JP Court occur in NewCastle and Sussex County currently. The DOJ will provide an office for thisDAG in a DOJ Office.
- 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 6/18/2026 upon filling the vacant position.
- This position can be based in either New Castle County or Kent County
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- 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 Justice Benefits 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.
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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.
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