Deputy Attorney General II-V Department of Finance/Divisions of Revenue & Accounting Fiscal Int[...] - State of Delaware : Job Details

Introduction

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 the 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.

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Civil Division, Fiscal Integrity and Protection Unit, seeks a Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to represent the Department of Finance's Divisions of Revenue and Accounting. This position will be located in New Castle County.

Career Ladder

The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills, and the number of years barred.

Essential Functions

Primary duties include:

Job Requirements

Membership in Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel or litigation experience, and some familiarity with State tax law; 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 to minimize or avoid future legal action. The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, 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.

Additional Posting Information

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. This posting may close before 2/25/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

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.

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include: May be eligible for 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

Accommodations

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) ###-####. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-###-#### 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.