Deputy Attorney General 1 (Section Chief)

Title: Deputy Attorney General 1 (Section Chief)

Salary: $121,847.68 to $170,581.04

Location: Division of Law

Administrative Practice Group

Community, Affairs, State & Elections Section

25 Market Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Number of Positions Available: One (1)

Duties: The Community Affairs, State and Elections (CASE) section represents and counsels the Department of State, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Civil Service Commission, among several other state agencies. With this broad portfolio, the Section engages deeply with dynamic issues such as elections administration and federal-facing elections litigation, housing and land use law and policy, local government services and finance, and civil service regulations and agency decisions. Counseling and litigation are both important parts of CASE's work. CASE attorneys litigate in both state and federal court and in the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law, often handling matters from the pre-trial stage through appeals. The Section Chief manages the Section in collaboration with Division of Law leadership. Management involves assigning matters and supervising Assistant Section Chiefs and deputies in both their counseling and litigation activities; conducting evaluations and case file reviews; and performing other duties as required. The Section Chief also has tremendous opportunity to work directly with client agencies and department leadership on strategic counseling and litigation issues; and performs other duties as required. 

Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey is required.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Resume Note: Eligibility determinations for experience and education will be based upon the resume, employment application, including required supporting documents (JD transcripts). Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide a CSC approved evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency, with a course-by-course breakdown, prior to the closing date (see CSC foreign degree information) (https://nj.gov/csc/jobs/careers/newcareer/step2.html#:%7E:text=Foreign%20transcripts%20must%20be%20evaluated,a%20college%20degree%20or%20credits). Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your education towards eligibility.

Benefits: Appointees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; a prescription drug plan; and vision care reimbursement. Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts may also be available. Eligible employees receive annual paid sick and vacation leave as well as paid State holidays. Positions may offer telework or an Alternate Work Week (AWP) schedule. Benefit eligibility may vary based on job duties, operational needs, and funding. For more information, visit NJDPB (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/). All offers of employment are conditional; subject to the applicant agreeing to, and then passing, a background check that may include fingerprinting.

The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.

The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.