Deputy Attorney General I-V Civil Div/State Bureau of Ident. (Prim Assign.) (Repost)

Introduction

Delawares Attorney General, the States chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, provide legal services to the 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.

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to represent the State Bureau of Identification (SBI).

This DAG position is in the Civil Division Public Safety Unit, Kent County, and is primarily responsible for representing SBI. SBI is within the Delaware State Police (DSP) as a separate budget unit within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and is responsible for ensuring that criminal history record information is kept accurate and current.

The Clean Slate Act (SB111, 2021) requires SBI to identify and expunge cases eligible for mandatory expungement on a monthly basis and to implement a comprehensive statewide notification so that all departments and agencies processing expunged records can comply with an expungement order or directive.

Career Ladder

The salary for the Deputy Attorney General position varies based on pay grade:

• Pay Grade A12 DAG I: Annual salary $87,458
• Pay Grade A14 DAG II: Salary Range $92,259 - $96,760
• Pay Grade A16 DAG III: Salary Range $101,898 - $104,137
• Pay Grade A18 DAG IV: Salary Range $112,013 - $117,440
• Pay Grade A20 DAG V: Salary Range $125,885 - $135,154

The salary of $87,458 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who are admitted to the Delaware Bar.

Essential Functions

The DAG to SBI will represent the Director of SBI, serve as a subject matter expert on SBIs statutory functions, and provide legal advice on matters related to expungement.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice on matters related to professional licensing, personnel management, drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, and requests for proposals
• Representing the agency and/or agency officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings
• Acting as a liaison to the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS)
• Handling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head

Job Requirements

• Membership in the Delaware Bar is required
• Prior general counsel and criminal law experience is not required, but the most qualified candidates will have some prior experience in these areas
• The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients, work with State agencies to identify potential issues, and assist State agencies to address such issues to minimize or avoid future legal action
• The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies
• The DAG should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules
• The DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules

Additional Posting Information

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System
• This posting may close before 12/11/2025 upon filling the vacant position
• This position is based in Kent County, but the DAG must be willing to travel within the state as needed to support departmental operations and attend scheduled meetings

Conditions of Hire

• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative labor organization that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers the following benefits:

• May be eligible for loan forgiveness
• State and Federal benefits
• 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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call 302-739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.