Asst. Unit Head/DAG – Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control

The State of Delaware is seeking an Assistant Unit Head/DAG for the Civil Division's Environmental Unit in Wilmington, DE. Responsibilities include managing the Unit and providing legal support to the Department of Natural Resources. The position offers a hybrid work environment, a 37.5 hour work week, generous paid time off, and various benefits. This role is open only to current Deputy Attorneys General within the Civil Division.
Introduction

Delaware’s Attorney General, the State’s chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, provide legal services to entirety of state government, and fight fraud.

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, student loan forgiveness, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for the Civil Division, to serve as the Assistant Unit Head for the Environmental Unit in New Castle County. The Environmental Unit offers advice on a full range of legal issues to Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which includes the following Divisions: Waste and Hazardous Substances, Fish & Wildlife, Parks & Recreation, Watershed Stewardship, Water, Coastal, Climate & Energy, and the Environmental Crimes Unit. Representation includes enforcement of environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions and litigation.

As Assistant Unit Head, this individual will report to the Unit Head and assist in all aspects of managing the Unit, while separately maintaining a docket of DNREC legal assignments. The Deputy Attorney General must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and clients and must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law in order to guide and support the Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit.

This is an internal recruitment open only to Deputy Attorney Generals currently assigned to the Civil Division.

Additional Posting Information
• This is an internal recruitment open only to Deputy Attorney Generals currently assigned to the Civil Division.
• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

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.

The 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.