at State of Delaware in Dover, Delaware, United States
Job Description
The Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Civil Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") to represent the State Bureau of Identification ("SBI"). This DAG position is in the Civil Division, Public Safety Unit, Kent County, and is primarily responsible for representing SBI. SBI is within the Delaware State Police ("DSP") as a separate budget unit within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security ("DSHS") and is responsible to insure that criminal history record information is kept accurate and current. The Clean Slate Act (SB111 2021) requires SBI to identify and expunge cases eligible for mandatory expungement on a monthly basis, and to implement a comprehensive, statewide notification so that all departments and agencies processing expunged records can comply with an expungement order or directive.To view the entire job announcement and apply, Click Here.
Membership in Delaware Bar is required. The most qualified candidates have some prior general counsel and criminal law experience; however, such expertise and experiences are not required for selection. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach to assisting its agency clients, therefore a successful candidate should have the ability to work with State agencies to identify potential issues and assist State agencies to address such issues in order to minimize or avoid future legal action. 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.
The DAG must have a willingness to travel within the state to meet departmental needs and meeting schedules.
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