Deputy Attorney General - Law Enforcement and Corrections

The Division of Law is seeking litigators at associate levels of experience to join the Law Enforcement and Corrections (“LEC”) section. The LEC section defends State agencies and current and former State employees in civil rights matters. These matters often involve excessive force, fatal shootings, wrongful arrest, conditions of confinement, religious, medical and legal access and ADA claims. LEC deputies’ practice in the U.S. District Court, N.J. Superior Court, OAL, Government Records Council and the EEOC. The LEC section also provide general counsel to the Department of Corrections.

DUTIES: The Deputy Attorneys General work under the supervision of the Assistant Attorneys General in the Litigation Practice Group and the Section Chief and Assistant Section Chiefs of the Law Enforcement and Corrections Section. The Law Enforcement and Corrections Section defends the State, its agencies and employees in civil rights litigation in state and federal courts. The deputies in this Section handle the full spectrum of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorneyat-Law in the State of New Jersey is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 4: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 3: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to attorneys with excellent writing skills and experience in writing summary judgment briefs.

*SALARY NOTE: For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will be determined by the Department commensurate with experience. Salary offers are non-negotiable and will fall within the range posted.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ CSC “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in your ineligibility. All offers of employment are conditional, subject to the applicant agreeing to, and then passing, a background check that may include fingerprinting.

HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, applicants must submit for consideration via the DOL online attorney application portal found here: www.njoag.gov/dolatty/ indicating interest in vacancy #24-131. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal.

This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,643.87 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• NJ Bar prior to start date (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Trenton, NJ 08625 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08625: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trenton, NJ 08625