Deputy Attorney General I-V Departments & Agencies/Department of Labor

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to provide general counsel to the Delaware Department of Labor (DOL). This role involves providing legal support to various divisions within the DOL, including the Division of Employment & Training, Division of Industrial Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Occupational & Labor Market Information, and the Industrial Accident Board. The Civil Division, where this role resides, comprises approximately 80 attorneys who offer legal support to executive branch agencies. This includes general counsel advice, prosecution of administrative hearings, representation of boards, and all stages of civil litigation. Attorneys in the Civil Division benefit from a 37.5-hour work week, a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free training and CLE, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Membership in Delaware Bar is required.
Demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies.
Willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Direct deposit of paychecks.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior general counsel experience.
Prior labor law experience.

Responsibilities

Provide general counsel to the Delaware Department of Labor, specifically the Division of Employment & Training, Division of Industrial Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Occupational & Labor Market Information, and the Industrial Accident Board.
Serve as a subject matter expert in Delaware labor laws and provide legal advice on matters related to these laws.
Provide legal advice on drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations.
Provide legal advice on procurement law compliance.
Draft and review contracts and requests for proposals.
Provide legal advice on matters related to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act.
Provide legal advice on personnel management.
Represent DOL or DOL officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings.
Assist DOL in other matters and handle additional assignments as directed by the Department of Justice.