Deputy State Solicitor (Assistant Division Head) Civil Division

The State of Delaware Department of Justice’s Civil Division is seeking a Deputy State Solicitor (“DSS”), who will be one of two Deputy Division Heads.  This position will report directly to the State Solicitor and is located in New Castle County. In the absence of the State Solicitor, the Deputy State Solicitor will act as the State Solicitor and is the “senior” Deputy Attorney General under the State Solicitor in the Civil Division’s organizational structure for New Castle County.  The Deputy State Solicitor is required to have advanced legal knowledge of civil common law and statutes, a thorough knowledge of the structure and workings of State government, as well as the policies and practices of the Department of Justice.  The Deputy State Solicitor must be able to simultaneously handle complex legal and legislative matters, as well as manage the administration and priority of major assignments and supervise subordinates.   The DSS will also assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Civil Division, assist the State Solicitor with the continuous improvement of the quality of legal representation by Divisional staff, and be responsible for substantive legal work as assigned by the State Solicitor.

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume or summary of work experience as you complete the application process for this posting. 
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

• 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.

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

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.

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.