Deputy Attorney General

Various Locations | Full-time | Partially remote

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Under the direction of a Unit Chief, Deputy Unit Chief, or other supervisory official in the Division, Department of Law and Public Safety (“LPS”), the DAG investigates and prosecutes violations of New Jersey criminal laws, focusing on high-impact cases that require significant or highly specialized investigative resources. DAsG interpret and enforce laws and regulations; conduct work concerned with the detection and prosecution of criminal activities; provide legal guidance to law enforcement officers; draft memoranda of law; and handle all aspects of case litigation, including but not limited to case assessment, research, discovery coordination, grand-jury presentations, court appearances, pre-trial preparation, court filings (motions, briefs, sentencing memoranda), attorney correspondence and case management, and trial practice. DAsG also serve on various task forces and working groups for the Division or LPS; work closely with supervisory and executive staff to cultivate, improve, and maintain strong working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners; work on special projects and initiatives; and perform other related work as needed. This position may also require non-traditional work hours, on an as-needed basis, including evenings and weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.

REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

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

All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.

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