Deputy Attorney General 3

Title: Deputy Attorney General 3

Salary: $111,628.85 to $164,957.05

Location: Division of Law

Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group

Antitrust Litigation and Competition Enforcement Section

124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Number of Positions Available: Two (2)

Duties: Under the direction of the Section Chief and Assistant Section Chief and other supervisory officials in the Division of Law, Department of Law and Public Safety, provide legal representation to the Attorney General, conducting and overseeing complex litigation, and enforcement of federal and state antitrust laws and related statutes; and performs other related work as required.

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.

Same Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov 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 (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. 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.