Description:
Duties: Under the direction of a Bureau Chief, Assistant
Bureau Chief, or other supervisory official in the Office of the
Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP), Division of Criminal Justice,
Department of Law and Public Safety, investigates and prosecutes
violations of New Jersey criminal laws, specifically private insurance
fraud (e.g., property or medical), auto theft and related insurance
fraud, Medicaid fraud, or the abuse, neglect or financial exploitation
of the elderly. The Deputy Attorney General will interpret and enforce
laws and regulations; conduct work concerned with the detection and
prosecution of criminal activities; provide legal guidance to law
enforcement officers regarding same; draft memoranda of law; and handle
all aspects of case litigation, including, but not limited to, case
assessment, research, discovery coordination, grand jury presentations,
court appearances, pre-trial preparation, court filings (motions,
briefs, sentencing memoranda), attorney correspondence and case
management, and trial practice. Serves on various task forces and
working groups for OIFP; works closely with supervisory and executive
staff to cultivate, improve, and maintain strong working relationships
with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners; works on
special projects and initiatives; and performs other related work as
needed. This position may also require non-traditional work hours, on an
as needed basis, including evenings and weekends on short deadlines for
certain assignments, with or without advanced notice.
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 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.
- Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who possess at least three (3) years of criminal litigation experience, as well as demonstrated experience investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses in the State of New Jersey, trial experience, and excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
- 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 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 its 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.