Deputy Attorney General I-V/Fraud & Consumer Protection Division

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Hybrid

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 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.

Requirements

Delaware Bar Admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar exam required.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Solid academic achievement.
Relevant work experience.
Good writing skills.
Strong commitment to working in the public interest.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
Negotiating resolutions of consumer complaints.
Provide consumer education to the public.
Work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.