Deputy Attorney General (Primary assignment: Delaware State Police)

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Delaware's Attorney General has broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers. The Office of the Attorney General is supported by talented lawyers and staff dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from other staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure public access to open government, and protect the abused. In the Civil Division, attorneys provide legal support to executive branch agencies, including general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board representation, and civil litigation. Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5-hour work week with work/life balance, including a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, paid parental leave, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
Ability to take a proactive approach to assisting agency clients, identifying potential issues and assisting agencies to address them to minimize or avoid future legal action.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies.
Demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.
Willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Some prior general counsel experience is preferred, but not required for selection.

Responsibilities

Represent the Delaware State Police (DSP).
Advise DSP’s Firearms Unit 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.
Advise other areas of DSP, including the Transportation and Highway Safety Units.
Provide counsel on fiscal and information technology matters, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts and memorandums of understanding, and requests for proposals.
Work collaboratively with other DSP DAGs to provide advice and representation to DSP internal affairs and trial boards.
Handle additional assignments as directed by the State Solicitor, Deputy State Solicitor, Unit Head, or Assistant Unit Head.