NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY #26-064
An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public, Division of Law, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:
TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief)
SALARY: $122,564.63 to $181,343.73
LOCATION: Division of Law Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group Consumer Fraud Protection Section 124 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)
Responsibilities
DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Section Chief and Assistant Attorneys General within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group—Newark, the Assistant Section Chief will oversee Section investigations and litigation on behalf of the Division; provide counsel and representation to the Division regarding consumer protection laws and regulations; supervise and evaluate the work and performance of other Deputy Attorneys General within the Section; monitor judicial and legislative developments in consumer protection law; participate in multistate investigations and litigations; and perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
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 required.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
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.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations for experience and education will be based upon the resume, employment application, including required supporting documents (JD transcripts). Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide a CSC approved evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency, with a course-by-course breakdown, prior to the closing date (see CSC foreign degree information). Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your education towards eligibility.
BENEFITS: Appointees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; a prescription drug plan; and vision care reimbursement. Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts may also be available. Eligible employees receive annual paid sick and vacation leave as well as paid State holidays. Positions may offer telework or an Alternate Work Week (AWP) schedule. Benefit eligibility may vary based on job duties, operational needs, and funding. For more information, visit NJDPB. 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, all applicants must upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #26-064, a current resume including current bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of Good Standing, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation, and a legal writing sample via the following link , on or before the closing date of May 20, 2026. Applications will not be accepted via email. All applicants must complete the online application in its entirety to be considered.
