Summary Statement
The Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Civil Division, Public Safety Unit, New Castle or Kent County, seeks a Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") to represent the Delaware State Police ("DSP"). The DAG will have primary responsibility for advising DSP's Firearms Unit, including on matters involving the Firearm Transaction Approval Program ("FTAP"), Permit to Purchase Program ("P2P"), and new state licensing requirements for Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. The DAG will also advise other areas of DSP, including the Transportation and Highway Safety Units, and provide counsel on fiscal and information technology matters, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts and memorandums of understanding, and requests for proposals.
The DAG will also work collaboratively with other DSP DAGs to provide advice and representation to DSP internal affairs and trial boards.
The DAG may have other duties related the DSHS and PSU, as well as handling additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head.
Career Ladder
Salary:
Pay Grade A14 DAG I Salary Range $73,834/min $95,329/max
Pay Grade A14 DAG II Salary Range $100.562/min 105,468/max
Pay Grade A16 DAG III Salary Range $11,069/min $113,509/max
Pay Grade A18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max
Pay Grade A20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max
Job Requirements
Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel experience; however, such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients, therefore a successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies to identify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues in order to minimize or avoid future legal action. The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies, and 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
• This posting may close on or before stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.
• This position is located in New Castle County or Kent County.
• 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.
Conditions of Hire
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• 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
Department of Justice Benefits Include:
• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
• 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/
