Closing Date: 18th December, 2025

Description:

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

Title: Deputy Attorney General 3

Salary: $111,628.85 to $164,957.05

Location:

Office of Public Integrity & Accountability

Special Investigations Bureau
Cedar Knolls, Trenton, OR Cherry Hill, NJ

Number of Positions Available: One (1) - location preference required.

Duties: Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, conducts administrative investigations on matters of a complex nature involving police oversight and misconduct. This Deputy Attorney General will represent the State in complex legal matters; interpret and enforce laws, regulations, and other instrumentalities; perform extensive research and writing on complex legal issues; and provide legal advice as necessary. Works on statewide initiatives and priority projects; serves on various task forces and working groups for the Office or Department; and performs other related work as needed. This position may require availability for on-call duty outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to address urgent or critical matters. The selected candidate must be prepared to respond, remotely or on-site, as directed by supervisory staff and in accordance with established protocols and procedures, to perform the essential duties of the position.

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: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
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.
Preference: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in criminal prosecutions and internal affairs investigations.
Same Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must check the box when completing your online application and submit your Schedule A or B letter along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated below, on or before the closing date. For more information on the SAME Program please visit the NJ CSC SAME Program, email, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

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). 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.

All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.