Closing Date: 17th April, 2026
Description:
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 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 Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as an Assistant Unit Head in the New Castle County office. The Deputy Attorneys General in the Defensive Litigation Unit represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in all civil litigation in wide variety of proceedings in federal and state court, including civil rights, employment, social services, law enforcement, corrections, and other litigated matters arising out of State operations and legislation. Cases frequently present questions of administrative law, federal and state constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.
Career Ladder
Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range/112,013/min - $119,317/max
Essential Functions:
As Assistant Unit Head, this individual will report to the Unit Head and assist in all aspects of managing the Unit, while carrying a litigation caseload. The Assistant Unit Head 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 of the law in order to guide and support the Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit.
Job Requirements:
- Occasional travel to all counties is a requirement of this position.
- Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.
- This Assistant Unit Head must be admitted to the District of Delaware, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, or eligible for admission to those courts.
Internal Delaware Department of Justice Applicants: Please submit an updated Resume or summary of work experience to Kate Aaronson, Unit Head for Defensive Litigation and Patty Davis, Solicitor.
Conditions of Hire
- 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.
