Description:

Duties: Under the direction of the Executive Director of OPIA, Deputy Director of the Corruption and Integrity Bureaus, Bureau Chiefs or other supervisory official in OPIA, conducts work relating to the detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal activities that violate public trust, including bribery and official misconduct committed by public officials and other public servants, internal investigations of high level officials and other public servants; interprets and enforces laws and regulations; as the Attorney General's representative, participates in legal and related activities involving federal and local jurisdictions and other State entities; handles all aspects of investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to case assessment, research, grand jury presentations, discovery coordination, court appearances, pre-trial preparation, trial practice, court filings (motions, briefs, sentencing documents), attorney correspondence and case management; works closely with law enforcement in the development of case investigations and prosecutions; performs other related work 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:
  • Deputy Attorney General 4: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Deputy Attorney General 3: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
  • License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
  • Special Note: Current Department employees appointed to a Deputy Attorney General 4 or Deputy Attorney General 3 title must be willing to accept a lateral transfer, if selected.
  • Salary Note: For newly hired individuals, the starting salary and title will be determined by the Department commensurate with experience. Salary offers and titles are non-negotiable and will fall within the range posted.
  • Same Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ CSC “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 email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
  • Resume Note: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
  • All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.