Deputy Attorney General -V​/Fraud and Consumer Protection Division​/Senate Bill

Introduction

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A CAREER COMBINING YOUR LEGAL PROWESS WITH PUBLIC SERVICE?

Understandably, many legal professionals are drawn to private practice. However, for many, the benefits of supporting state government and building a career in public service can be equally—if not more—rewarding.

• Possible eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness
• State of Delaware health, vision, and dental plans
• State of Delaware pension plan and 457(b) retirement plan
• Over four weeks of vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave each year
• Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave
• Potential real courtroom experience within your first year of employment

About the Office of the Attorney General

Delaware’s Attorney General—the State’s chief law enforcement officer—has broad responsibility for combating crime, upholding civil rights, safeguarding families, fighting fraud, and protecting consumers in the First State.

To carry out this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented attorneys and staff across the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. More than 500 dedicated professionals work together to serve all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, supported by criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer protection laws, advise state agencies, ensure public access to open government, protect vulnerable populations, and much more.

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated attorney to join the Consumer Protection Unit within the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division as a Deputy Attorney General (DAG). The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the duties established under Senate Bill 40. Work location is flexible and may be based in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.

Senate Bill 40 expands the scope of the Consumer Fraud Act by making certain patterns or practices of violations by landlords of Manufactured Home Communities an unlawful consumer fraud practice. The legislation further authorizes the Attorney General to initiate legal action, including filing petitions in Justice of the Peace Court to establish receiverships of Manufactured Home Communities under specified circumstances.

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.

• This position may be eligible for telework for up to three days per week
• Initial Application Review Date:
  March 3rd

• Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $79,508/min $87,458/max
• Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $92,259/min $96,760/max
• Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $101,898/min $106,468/max
• Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $112,031/min $119,317/max
• Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $125,885/min $135,154/max

This Deputy Attorney General will be 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. This DAG will manage complex litigation as necessary in all Delaware courts and will often be responsible for negotiating resolutions of consumer complaints.

This DAG will also provide consumer education to the public and work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.

While the DAG’s primary responsibility will be the implementation and enforcement of Senate Bill 40, the DAG will be assigned to other matters involving consumer protection issues.

This position may be eligible for telework for up…