Closing Date: 29th September, 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, provide legal services to entirety of state government, and fight fraud.
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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.
Summary Statement
The State of Delaware Department of Justice's Civil Division is seeking a Deputy State Solicitor (“DSS”), who will be one of two Deputy Division Heads. This position will report directly to the State Solicitor and is located in Kent County. In the absence of the State Solicitor, the Deputy State Solicitor will act as the State Solicitor and is the “senior” Deputy Attorney General under the State Solicitor in the Civil Division's organizational structure for Kent County. The DSS will represent the Department of Justice in the absence of the State Solicitor at various court proceedings, meetings, boards, or commissions for all three counties.
The Deputy State Solicitor is required to have advanced legal knowledge of civil common law and statutes, a thorough knowledge of the structure and workings of State government, as well as the policies and practices of the Department of Justice. The Deputy State Solicitor must be able to simultaneously handle complex legal and legislative matters, as well as manage the administration and priority of major assignments and supervise subordinates. The Deputy State Solicitor will plan and develop, recommend, evaluate and implement general operational policies and procedures for the Civil Division in accordance with the Department of Justice standards of operation.
Job Requirements:
The most qualified candidates for the DSS position will have substantial experience in managing attorneys in addition to the core competencies set forth above. The Civil Division takes a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work with State agencies to independently identify potential legal issues and concerns and will bring that philosophy to each aspect of the DSS's obligations and duties.
In addition to any other duties as may be assigned by the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General or the State Solicitor, the DSS will also be primarily responsible for supervising Unit Heads. The DSS will also assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Civil Division, assist the State Solicitor with the continuous improvement of the quality of legal representation by Divisional staff, and be responsible for substantive legal work as assigned by the State Solicitor.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
The State of Delaware Department of Justice's Civil Division is seeking a Deputy State Solicitor (“DSS”), who will be one of two Deputy Division Heads. This position will report directly to the State Solicitor and is located in Kent County. In the absence of the State Solicitor, the Deputy State Solicitor will act as the State Solicitor and is the “senior” Deputy Attorney General under the State Solicitor in the Civil Division's organizational structure for Kent County. The DSS will represent the Department of Justice in the absence of the State Solicitor at various court proceedings, meetings, boards, or commissions for all three counties.
The Deputy State Solicitor is required to have advanced legal knowledge of civil common law and statutes, a thorough knowledge of the structure and workings of State government, as well as the policies and practices of the Department of Justice. The Deputy State Solicitor must be able to simultaneously handle complex legal and legislative matters, as well as manage the administration and priority of major assignments and supervise subordinates. The Deputy State Solicitor will plan and develop, recommend, evaluate and implement general operational policies and procedures for the Civil Division in accordance with the Department of Justice standards of operation.
Job Requirements:
The most qualified candidates for the DSS position will have substantial experience in managing attorneys in addition to the core competencies set forth above. The Civil Division takes a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work with State agencies to independently identify potential legal issues and concerns and will bring that philosophy to each aspect of the DSS's obligations and duties.
In addition to any other duties as may be assigned by the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General or the State Solicitor, the DSS will also be primarily responsible for supervising Unit Heads. The DSS will also assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Civil Division, assist the State Solicitor with the continuous improvement of the quality of legal representation by Divisional staff, and be responsible for substantive legal work as assigned by the State Solicitor.
Additional Posting Information
- Please submit an updated resume or summary of work experience to Susanne LaLiberte, Director of Human Resources and Patty Davis, State Solicitor.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- 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.