Description:
Summary Statement
The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual to join the Consumer Protection Unit within the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division in the New Castle County office as a Deputy Attorney General.
The Consumer Protection Unit has enforcement authority over more than 40 different state and federal laws, with a focus on the Consumer Fraud Act and the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act in Title 6 of the Delaware Code. The Consumer Protection Unit prosecutes civil and administrative cases, and also conducts multistate investigations in coordination with other states' attorney general offices.
Please note this is a Casual/Seasonal position (maximum of 37.5 hours work per week) without healthcare benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Delaware Bar Admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar Exam required. This position may be eligible for telework for up to three days per week.
The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual to join the Consumer Protection Unit within the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division in the New Castle County office as a Deputy Attorney General.
The Consumer Protection Unit has enforcement authority over more than 40 different state and federal laws, with a focus on the Consumer Fraud Act and the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act in Title 6 of the Delaware Code. The Consumer Protection Unit prosecutes civil and administrative cases, and also conducts multistate investigations in coordination with other states' attorney general offices.
Please note this is a Casual/Seasonal position (maximum of 37.5 hours work per week) without healthcare benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Delaware Bar Admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar Exam required. This position may be eligible for telework for up to three days per week.
Initial Application Review Date: May 1, 2024**
Career Ladder
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills and the number of years barred.
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Essential Functions:
This Deputy Attorney General will be responsible for all phases of litigation and other enforcement actions, including working with special investigators conducting consumer protection investigations, drafting and filing initial pleadings, conducting discovery, engaging in settlement negotiations, and trying cases before a jury, judge, or administrative hearing officer. This Deputy Attorney General will manage complex litigation as necessary in all Delaware courts and will often be responsible for negotiating resolutions of consumer complaints. This Deputy Attorney General will also provide consumer education to the public and work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.
Job Requirements:
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills and the number of years barred.
Salary:
- Pay Grade A12 DAG I Hourly Salary Range $38.05/min $41.85/max
- Pay Grade A14 DAG II Hourly Salary Range $44.15/min $46.30/max
- Pay Grade A16 DAG III Hourly Salary Range $48.76/min $50.95/max
- Pay Grade A18 DAG IV Hourly Salary Range $53.60/min $56.26/max
- Pay Grade A20 DAG V Hourly Salary Range $59.44/min $61.80/max
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Essential Functions:
This Deputy Attorney General will be responsible for all phases of litigation and other enforcement actions, including working with special investigators conducting consumer protection investigations, drafting and filing initial pleadings, conducting discovery, engaging in settlement negotiations, and trying cases before a jury, judge, or administrative hearing officer. This Deputy Attorney General will manage complex litigation as necessary in all Delaware courts and will often be responsible for negotiating resolutions of consumer complaints. This Deputy Attorney General will also provide consumer education to the public and work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.
Job Requirements:
This is a challenging position that provides an opportunity to investigate and litigate a wide range of matters including many large and complex consumer frauds. This Deputy Attorney General should be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Candidates should have a record of solid academic achievement, relevant work experience, and good writing skills. Familiarity with finance or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest. Delaware Bar Admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar Exam is required.
