Deputy Attorney General I-V Defensive Litigation Unit

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, 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, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

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, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking to fill two vacancies for Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) in the Civil Division's Defensive Litigation Unit (DLU) in New Castle County. In these roles, the DAGs will defend the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in a broad range of civil litigation matters-including employment and civil rights actions. The Unit primarily focuses on issues related to civil rights/constitutional law, employment law, and litigation brought by inmates under 42 U.S.C. §1983, with cases handled in both state and federal courts.

These DAGs will represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in a wide range of civil litigation proceedings in both federal and state courts-including cases involving civil rights, employment, social services, law enforcement, corrections, and other matters arising from State operations and legislation. Cases frequently involve issues of administrative law, federal and state constitutional law, and statutory interpretation. Additionally, the DAGs may be required to advise State agencies, officials, and employees on civil litigation matters and lawsuit settlements. They will work closely with and be supported by legal assistants (paralegals) and legal administrative specialists, and they will handle additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head.