AUH/Deputy Attorney General/Criminal Div/Defensive Litigation Unit

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 the 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 Defensive Litigation Unit seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as an Assistant Unit Head in the New Castle County office.

The Deputy Attorneys General in the Defensive Litigation Unit represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in all civil litigation in a wide variety of proceedings in federal and state court, including civil rights, employment, social services, law enforcement, corrections, and other litigated matters arising out of State operations and legislation.

Cases frequently present questions of administrative law, federal and state constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.

Career Ladder and Pay Information

Pay Grade 18: DAG IV Salary Range: $11,203 - $11,931.7 (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 work experience to Kate Aaronson, Unit Head for Defensive Litigation, and Patty Davis, Solicitor.

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

The Department of Justice offers the following benefits:

• May be eligible for loan forgiveness
• State and Federal benefits
• 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 https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call 302 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.