Closing Date: 16th November, 2026

Description:

Introduction:
Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement
In the Civil Division, approximately 80 attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form of general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board representation, and all stages of civil litigation.

Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5 hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental leave, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit, New Castle County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to (1) serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB), (2) serve as general counsel to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (FMLIAB) and (3) administratively prosecute profession licensees who violate the laws of their professions.

This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.

Travel to Kent County is required.

Career Ladder
FY 27

Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329.00/max

Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max

Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $113,509/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max

Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215min $147,318/max

Essential Functions:
As UIAB and FMLIAB general counsel, the DAG will review appeals to the Boards for timeliness, attend hearings and provide legal advice during the hearings, draft decisions and orders, perform legal research, represent the Boards in appeals to the Superior Court, and assist with other legal matters as needed.

As an administrative prosecutor, the DAG is on the front line of protecting the public from unprofessional conduct and will appear before the boards and commissions that regulate professional conduct pursuant to Title 24 of the Delaware Code. The DAG will present evidence in adversarial proceedings to prove allegations of the professional misconduct and seek disciplinary sanctions.

Job Requirements:
The DAG must have strong legal writing skills. The DAG must be able to anticipate and properly address legal issues, conduct accurate and effective legal research and provide sound legal advice. The DAG must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and develop good working relationships with board members, other DAGs and support staff. Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.

Additional Posting Information

Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Conditions of Hire

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.