Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Administrative Law and Education Unit

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.

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Administrative Law and Education Unit, Kent County, is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to serve as general counsel to administrative boards and commissions, primarily within the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.

Pay Grade 12  DAG I           Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329/max

Pay Grade 14 DAG II           Salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max

Pay Grade 16 DAG III         Salary Range $111,069/min $116,050/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV         Salary Range $122,094/min $130,056/max

Pay Grade 20 DAG V          Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max

*The salary of $95,329 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who hold active bar admission

The assigned DAG will provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (“DPR”) and to various professional administrative boards and commissions that regulate the practice of licensed professions within the state, such as the Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Professionals, and Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. The DAG will be expected to provide guidance on applicable legal standards and Freedom of Information Act compliance, draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts and memoranda, attend public meetings, and represent the boards and commissions in administrative proceedings, including drafting orders, and in court on appeals from those proceedings. 

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.

The DAG must be available for some evening meetings. Flex time will be permitted. 

· 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.

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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/