Deputy Attorney General/UI Appeal Board

4 days ago

Wilmington, Delaware, United States DelDOT Full time
Job Summary

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking a highly motivated and exceptional individual to join the Affirmative Litigation Unit within the Civil Division in the New Castle County office as a Deputy Attorney General.

About the Role

This Deputy Attorney General (DAG) position handles two key parts of ALU's responsibilities:

  • Serving as general counsel to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB)
  • Conducting administrative prosecutions to enforce the rules and regulations of the many boards and commissions that regulate professional conduct in Delaware

The DAG will also be assigned other duties by Unit leadership on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

As UIAB general counsel, the DAG will:

  • Review appeals to the Board for timeliness
  • Provide legal advice to the Board at hearings
  • Draft decisions
  • Represent the Board in Rule 72 appeals to the Superior Court

This is a fast-paced position that handles a significant volume of cases for the UIAB. Specific duties include attending hearings, drafting numerous opinions and orders, legal research, and other UIAB legal matters as needed.

ALU's administrative prosecutors appear on behalf of the State in administrative disciplinary hearings against licensees who are alleged to have violated the statutes and regulations of their professions.

Requirements

Required skills for this DAG position include:

  • Being a self-starter with the ability to handle complex legal issues independently
  • Quickly evaluating and determining cases
  • Anticipating legal issues
  • Conducting legal research accurately and effectively
  • Giving sound legal advice to clients based upon the relevant regulations, statutes, caselaw, and other authorities

ALU DAGs must be able to develop a good working relationship with other DAGs, Board members, support staff, law enforcement, and agency personnel.

ALU DAGs must have the determination, ability, and judgment to quickly learn and independently apply the relevant laws, regulations, and court rules.

Must be a member of the Delaware Bar or eligible to practice law pursuant to Delaware Supreme Court Rule 55.

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