Deputy Attorney General II-V - Office of Impact Litigation Fraud & Consumer Protection Division - New Castle County

About the role

The Deputy Attorney General will handle affirmative litigation and investigations in support of the Attorney General’s policy objectives, including multistate and in-state matters involving federal accountability, constitutional rights, environmental protection, firearms safety, healthcare, immigration, employee labor protections, and oversight of Delaware’s charitable entities. The role may include leading or supporting investigations that could lead to future impact litigation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Handle affirmative litigation and investigations in support of the Attorney General’s policy objectives, including multistate and in-state matters involving federal accountability, constitutional rights, environmental protection, firearms safety, healthcare, immigration, employee labor protections, and oversight of Delaware’s charitable entities.
• Represent the Attorney General and the State in a broad range of impact litigation and investigative matters aligned with the Attorney General’s policy priorities.
• Pursue affirmative litigation across a wide range of subject areas, collaborate with multistate partners, and contribute to the development of amicus briefs, rulemaking comments, and other advocacy efforts that shape law and policy at the state and national level.
• May include leading or supporting investigations that could lead to future impact litigation efforts.
• Assist with the development and review of amicus briefs, rulemaking comments, and position letters on non-criminal matters.
• Participate in drafting original briefs, comments, or letters to reflect and implement the Attorney General’s policy goals.
• Work related to the Attorney General’s charter revocation authority, requiring coordination with the federal Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and the Delaware Division of Corporations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Impact Litigation.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years of legal practice experience and a solid understanding of complex civil litigation.
• A proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• A minimum of ten years of experience handling complex litigation in both federal and state courts, along with excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Admission to the Delaware Bar, or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar examination.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently.

Skills

• Complex civil litigation experience.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with federal and state court litigation.
• Strong commitment to public service and advancing the public interest.

Benefits

The Department of Justice benefits include:

• Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
• State of Delaware healthcare plan.
• State of Delaware pension plan.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.