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Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, NCC

State of Delaware

DE · $87k–$147319k a year · Posted August 25, 2026

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Opening Date: 8/25/2026. Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment: Exempt-Non Merit. Salary: Yearly: $86,664/min - $147,3187/max (FY27). Pay Grade: 12 14 16 18 20 Shift Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Employment Type: Actual Vacancies Employment Term: Regular Agency: Legal/Office of Attorney General Summary: In the Civil Division, approximately 80 attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form of general counsel advice, administrative hearing prosecutions, board representation, and all stages of civil litigation.

Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a 37.5 hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental leave, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit, New Castle County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to (1) serve as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB), (2) serve as general counsel to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (FMLIAB) and (3) administratively prosecute profession licensees who violate the laws of their professions.

This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.

Travel to Kent County is required. View this Recruitment: Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, NCC - #082426-UUAF21-150100