Deputy Attorney General Civil Division /Administrative Law and Education Unit

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Administrative Law and Education Unit, is seeking a motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to serve as general counsel to administrative boards and commissions, primarily within the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation. The role advises the Division and professional boards that regulate licensed professions in Delaware, including the Boards of Nursing, Examiners in Optometry, Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals, and Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. The Deputy Attorney General advises on applicable legal standards and Freedom of Information Act compliance; drafts and reviews legislation, regulations, contracts, and memoranda; attends public meetings; and represents boards and commissions in administrative proceedings and court appeals. The role is based in Kent County and requires travel there. Some evening meetings are required, and flex time is permitted. The Civil Division provides legal support to executive-branch agencies through general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board representation, and civil litigation. Attorneys have a 37.5-hour work week and a hybrid work environment. The position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background checks, direct deposit is required, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.
Strong legal writing skills.
Ability to anticipate and properly address legal issues.
Ability to conduct accurate and effective legal research and provide sound legal advice.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and develop good working relationships with board members, other Deputy Attorneys General, and support staff.
Availability for some evening meetings.
Travel to Kent County is 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.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation and professional administrative boards and commissions.
Advise on applicable legal standards and Freedom of Information Act compliance.
Draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts, and memoranda.
Attend public meetings.
Represent boards and commissions in administrative proceedings, including drafting orders.
Represent boards and commissions in court appeals from administrative proceedings.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment
37.5-hour work week
Generous paid time off, including over four weeks of vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave per year
State of Delaware healthcare plan
State of Delaware pension plan
12 weeks of paid parental leave
May be eligible for state and federal loan forgiveness
Free trainings and continuing legal education
Supportive collaborative work environment
Flex time permitted