Deputy Attorney General (Primary assignment: Delaware State Police)

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights & Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Delaware's Attorney General, the State’s chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Civil Division, Public Safety Unit, New Castle or Kent County, seeks a Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to represent the Delaware State Police (“DSP”).  The DAG will have primary responsibility for advising DSP’s Firearms Unit, including on matters involving the Firearm Transaction Approval Program (“FTAP”), Permit to Purchase Program (“P2P”), and new state licensing requirements for Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders.  The DAG will also advise other areas of DSP, including the Transportation and Highway Safety Units, and provide counsel on fiscal and information technology matters, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts and memorandums of understanding, and requests for proposals.

The DAG will also work collaboratively with other DSP DAGs to provide advice and representation to DSP internal affairs and trial boards.

The DAG may have other duties related the DSHS and PSU, as well as handling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head.

Membership in Delaware Bar is required. 

The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel experience; however, such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients, therefore a successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies to identify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues in order to minimize or avoid future legal action.   The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies, and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.

The DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.

• This posting may close on or before stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.

• This position is located in New Castle County or Kent County.

• 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.  

• 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.