Salary: $80,113.00 - $130,495.00 Annually
Location : New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE
Job Type: Non-Union Unclassified (Appointed)
Job Number: 00278
Department: Law
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney to join our legal team as an Assistant County Attorney. This position will primarily support the Department of Public Works, with emphasis in: stormwater; real property acquisition, easements, rights of way, leases; parks issues; and FOIA. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with these areas or be able to learn new areas quickly and possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, including contracts, litigation, legal research, and investigations. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional legal services while effectively managing client relationships and contributing to the overall success of the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Duties: Performs specialized professional and confidential legal work for New Castle County; performs legal work as required by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee and as required by the assigned area of expertise.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class performs responsible and confidential specialized legal work involving legal advice, assistance and representation. Also prepares and argues the County's position in litigation, provides legal counsel to departments and agencies as required, and conducts legal research in areas as assigned by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee.

Examples of work: (Illustrative Only)

• Provides legal advice and assistance to organizational clients (including departments, divisions, boards, and commissions) and individual officials and employees
• Represents New Castle County on assigned matters
• Works with assigned department to implement training
• Conducts research, handles litigation, drafts legal documents and performs other legal work required for area(s) of representation or as assigned by the supervising attorney
• Represents boards or commissions as assigned
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that internal and external customers are provided with the highest quality of service

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Excellent legal research and writing skills; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with and advise department managers and employees; knowledge of government law; knowledge of current board and court rules and the rules of evidence and procedure; ability to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to interpret laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in the Delaware Bar.

Additional Requirements: Ability to pass background check.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay (effective 7/1/2026): $80,113 - $143,868 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off - 20 days of vacation; 12 days of sick; and 14 ½ days of holiday (including 12 ½ designated and 2 floating days)
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Castle, DE 19720
CONTACT INFORMATION

Mandi Campbell
Law Office Administrator
Health Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO.) Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.

Dental Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:

• Less than 12 months service -- 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
• 1 - 4 years of service -- 10 days of vacation
• 5 - 9 years of service -- 15 days of vacation
• 10 - 14 years of service -- 20 days of vacation
• 15 years of service -- 25 days of vacation
• 15+ years of service -- 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)

Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).

Life Insurance: Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit -- $50,000; Maximum benefit -- $200,000.

Pension: Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employee's contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.

Deferred Compensation Plan:
Optional employee contributory plan available.

Additional Benefits: Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost.

Supplemental Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Union Affiliation: Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month.

Special Note: The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.

Revised: 12/15/15