Deputy Attorney General I-V/Fraud and Consumer Protection Division
About The Position
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 as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Castle County Office. This position is located in the Brandywine Building, 1000 N. West Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Delaware Bar Admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar exam required.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with finance or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Manage complex litigation as necessary in all Delaware courts and will often be responsible for negotiating resolutions of consumer complaints.
- Provide consumer education to the public and work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
