Commission Counsel

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1. Assisting the Commission in preparing and publishing manuals and guides explaining the duties of individuals covered by Chapter 58, educating individuals covered by Chapter 58 about its requirements and purposes, and giving instructions and public information materials to facilitate compliance with, and enforcement hereof.
2. Providing legal counsel to the Commission concerning any matter arising in connection with the exercise of its official powers or duties.
3. Reviewing information coming to the attention of the Commission relating to potential violations of Chapter 58.
4. Investigating information coming to the attention of the Commission that, if true, would constitute a violation of any provision of Chapter 58.
5. Prosecuting disciplinary proceedings.
6. Employing and supervising staff.
7. Maintaining permanent records of all advisory, waiver, investigatory and prosecutorial matters.
8. Performing any other tasks requested by the Commission concerning any matter arising in connection with the exercise of its official powers or duties.   (E.g. Administrative duties; budget management, annual reporting, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Attorney
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1.   Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Delaware.

2.  Must provide a certificate of good standing from the Delaware Supreme Court.

3.  Must have strong computer skills.   

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.  The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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.