NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY #24-155
An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:
TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 4 OR Deputy Attorney General 3
SALARY:
- DAG 4 – $90,643.87 to $129,354.76
- DAG 3 -$104,206.72 to $149,010.97
LOCATION: Division of Law Administrative Practice Group Health and Human Services Section 25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)
The Sexually Violent Predator group within the Health and Human Services Section based in Trenton oversees civil commitment matters on behalf of the Attorney General. The group’s work includes reviewing referrals for potential commitment, frequent court appearances for commitment hearings, counseling the Special Treatment Unit on commitment issues, handling commitment appeals, and representing the State in litigation related to the Sexually Violent Predator Act.
Responsibilities
DUTIES: Under the direction of the Section Chief and Assistant Section Chief of the Health and Human Services Section, and other supervisory officials in Department of Law and Public Safety, Deputy Attorneys General will provide counsel to and represent the State; assist with strategic investigations; represent the Attorney General in litigation enforcing the Sexually Violent Predator Act; participate in investigations, litigation, and appeals; and perform other related work as required.
Qualifications
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:
- 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 candidates with relevant experience with the Sexually Violent Predator Act or other involuntary civil commitments and/or experience handling complex civil or criminal affirmative investigations and enforcement actions.
*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.
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.
Application Process
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 #24-155. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal on or before the closing date of April 22, 2024.
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.
The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
