Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, Kent County

Job Description

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.

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, Kent County is looking
for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to serve in a
unique hybrid role where they will serve as general counsel to the Delaware
Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement ("DATE"), and criminally prosecute
cases related to violations of Delaware's marijuana laws. DATE is responsible for the civil
and criminal enforcement of the marijuana laws of Title 4 and Title 16. DATE is also responsible for the
enforcement of the alcohol laws of Title 4, and youth access to tobacco laws in
§§ 1115 through 1127 of Title 11.

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

This Deputy Attorney General
works within the Department of Justice's Affirmative Litigation Unit and will provide legal advice to DATE
for both criminal and civil matters. This includes independently handling
criminal prosecutions arising from violations of Delaware's marijuana laws
throughout the state, assisting in prosecutions
of civil violations of the Liquor Control Act and the Delaware Marijuana Act and will also assist DATE by reviewing and drafting legislation,
policies, procedures, MOUs and contracts related to the regulation and
enforcement of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana in the State of Delaware.

The
DAG may also have other duties related to the Affirmative Litigation Unit and
may be required to handle additional assignments as directed by the State
Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head or Assistant Unit Head.

Requirements

The most qualified candidates
have some prior criminal and general counsel experience. The DAG should be
able to take a proactive approach in assisting DATE, by demonstrating the
ability to identify potential issues and addressing such issues to enable DATE
to operate effectively. The DAG should
be able to work independently, meet deadlines, communicate clearly with DOJ
leadership and DATE, and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough
knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.
Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.