Closing Date: 22nd April, 2024
Description:
The Sexually Violent Predator group within the Health and Human
Services Section based in Trenton oversees civil commitment matters on
behalf of the Attorney General. The group's work includes reviewing
referrals for potential commitment, frequent court appearances for
commitment hearings, counseling the Special Treatment Unit on commitment
issues, handling commitment appeals, and representing the State in
litigation related to the Sexually Violent Predator Act.
Duties: Under
the direction of the Section Chief and Assistant Section Chief of the
Health and Human Services Section, and other supervisory officials in
Department of Law and Public Safety, Deputy Attorneys General will
provide counsel to and represent the State; assist with strategic
investigations; represent the Attorney General in litigation enforcing
the Sexually Violent Predator Act; participate in investigations,
litigation, and appeals; and perform 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 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 relevant experience with the Sexually Violent Predator Act or other involuntary civil commitments and/or experience handling complex civil or criminal affirmative investigations and enforcement actions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.