Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, Kent County
State of Delaware
DE · $87k–$147319k a year · Posted July 2, 2026
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Opening Date: 7/2/2026. Closing Date: 1/25/2027 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: Anticipated Vacancy 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, Kent County is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to serve in a unique hybrid role where they will serve as general counsel to the Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (“DATE”), and criminally prosecute cases related to violations of Delaware’s marijuana laws. DATE is responsible for the civil and criminal enforcement of the marijuana laws of Title 4 and Title 16. DATE is also responsible for the enforcement of the alcohol laws of Title 4, and youth access to tobacco laws in §§ 1115 through 1127 of Title 11.
This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position. View this Recruitment: Deputy Attorney General I - V Civil, Affirmative Litigation Unit, Kent County - #063026-UUAF21-150100