Civil Rights Lawyer Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nDelaware'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.\r\nIn 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.\r\nDeputy 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.\r\n

Summary Statement

\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Career Ladder

\r\nPay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329.00/max\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $113,509/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max\r\n\r\n\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215min $147,318/max\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

The DOL general counsel DAG will serve as a subject matter expert in Delaware labor laws and be responsible for providing legal advice on matters related to Delaware labor laws. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice on matters related to 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 DOL general counsel DAG may be requested to assist DOL in other matters and may handle additional assignments as directed by the Department of Justice.\r\n

Job Requirements

Membership in Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel and labor law experience; however, such expertise and experience are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with client agencies, and should have demonstrated legal ability and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.\r\n This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System. \r\n This posting may close before stated closed date upon filling the vacant position.\r\n This position is based in New Castle County; however, the incumbent must be willing to travel within the state as needed to support departmental operations and attend scheduled meetings.\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.\r\n Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.\r\n This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

Department of JusticeBenefits Include:\r\n\r\n May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n State of Delaware healthcare plan.\r\n State of Delaware pension plan.\r\n Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.\r\n 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.\r\n 12 weeks of paid parental leave.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website athttps://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n