Assistant Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General - Civil Division/Environmental Unit

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, provide legal services to 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.

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Environmental Unit, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head. This position may be based in either New Castle County or Kent County. Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit represent the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (“DNREC”).

The Environmental Unit offers advice on a full range of legal issues to DNREC, which includes the following Divisions: Waste and Hazardous Substances, Fish & Wildlife, Parks & Recreation, Watershed Stewardship, Water, Coastal, Climate & Energy, and the Environmental Crimes Unit. Representation includes enforcement of environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions and litigation.

As Assistant Unit Head, this individual will report to the Unit Head and assist in all aspects of managing the Unit, while separately maintaining a docket of DNREC legal assignments. The Deputy Attorney General 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.  In addition to unit management, this DAG will enforce environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions and litigation; defend DNREC before administrative boards and Delaware Courts; review documents, permits and contracts; review legislation and regulations; and advise in areas such as human relations and risk management.

Membership in the Delaware Bar is required. 

• 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.