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Director of Consumer Protection – Deputy Attorney General Fraud and Consumer Protection Division - New Castle County

State of Delaware · Delaware, United States · 2 mo ago
LegalFull-time

About the role

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional attorney and leader to head the Consumer Protection Unit ("CPU"), one of the department's most visible and public facing units. The CPU Director will lead a talented team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and staff who work to protect Delawareans from deceptive and unfair practices.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all local and national consumer protection enforcement through investigative and prosecution phases, while maintaining an active personal caseload.

  • Determine when to escalate to formal proceedings; authorize and lead consumer protection litigation.

  • Coordinate with multistate enforcement coalitions, including NAAG task forces, and with federal partners.

  • Lead a statewide unit of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, special investigators, a technologist, and administrative staff.

  • Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and drive accountability across the Unit.

  • Manage hiring, performance management, and employee relations in collaboration with Human Resources.

  • Build and sustain a Unit culture that is professional, mission-driven, equitable, and responsive.

  • Serve as DOJ's primary liaison to the Delaware General Assembly on consumer protection legislation.

  • Advise the Attorney General on legislative priorities and provide testimony before legislative committees.

  • Alert executive leadership to emerging issues and trends.

  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Very strong organizational skills.

  • Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

  • Significant management experience, at least five years of complex civil litigation experience.

  • Strong writing and presentation skills.

  • Basic familiarity with financial reporting and accounting.

  • A strong commitment to working in the public interest.

  • Delaware Bar admission or willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar exam.

Benefits

  • 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.

  • Comprehensive benefit package details available on the department's website.

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