Deputy Attorney General II-V Civil Div./Department of Human Resources (Prim. Assign.)

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, student loan forgiveness, 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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

The Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Civil Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") to represent the Department of Human Resources ("DHR"). This DAG position is in the Civil Division, Departments and Agencies Unit, New Castle County, and is primarily responsible for representing the Department of Human Resources. DHR provides support to state agencies and administers programs in areas such as Personnel Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Insurance Coverage, Labor Relations and Employment Practices, Statewide Benefits, and Women's Advancement and Advocacy.

The Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Civil Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") to represent the Department of Human Resources ("DHR"). This DAG position is in the Civil Division, Departments and Agencies Unit, New Castle County, and is primarily responsible for representing the Department of Human Resources. DHR provides support to state agencies and administers programs in areas such as Personnel Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Insurance Coverage, Labor Relations and Employment Practices, Statewide Benefits, and Women's Advancement and Advocacy.

The DAG to DHR represents the Secretary, the respective officers, and the various divisions such as the State Employee Benefits Committee, Statewide Benefits Office, and the Insurance Coverage Office. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice on matters related to labor and employment, employee benefits, Merit Rules, collective bargaining, personnel management, drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, requests for proposals and MOUs, Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") compliance, and representing DHR and/or DHR officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings. This DAG will also handle additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head. Membership in Delaware Bar is required.