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Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions.

Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to provide general counsel to the Delaware Department of Labor (“DOL”), 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. The Division of Employment & Training operates a statewide labor exchange system, providing services that enable employers and job seekers to make informed employment and training choices that lead to employment.

The Division of Industrial Affairs works with employees, employers, and youth workers to keep workplaces fair, safe, and equal, and handles wage and hour issues, worker safety concerns, discrimination claims, youth work permits, prevailing wage matters, and workers’ compensation. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides individualized services to assist Delawareans with disabilities in developing skill sets to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment.

The Office of Occupational & Labor Market Information analyzes and prepares reports on workforce, employment, economic and demographic data.

• Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86,664 - $95,329
• Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562 - $105,468
• Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069 - $113,509
• Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094 - $128,010
• Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215 - $147,318

The DOL general counsel DAG will serve as a subject matter expert in Delaware labor laws and provide legal advice on matters related to Delaware labor laws. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations, procurement law compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, requests for proposals, the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, personnel management, and representing DOL or DOL officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings.

The DAG may be requested to assist DOL in other matters and handle additional assignments as directed by the Department of Justice.

Membership in the Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have prior general counsel and labor law experience, though such expertise is not required for selection. The DAG should work independently, meet deadlines, communicate clearly with client agencies, and demonstrate legal ability and thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules. The DAG must be willing to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and schedules.

• Upload a recent copy of your resume when completing the application.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
• This posting may close before the stated closed date upon filling the vacant position.
• The position is based in New Castle County; the incumbent must be willing to travel within the state as needed.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is classified under an exclusive bargaining representative and is…