NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY #24-008
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 $19,010.97
LOCATION: Division of Law Litigation Practice Group Employment Litigation Section 25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Twelve (12)
Responsibilities
DUTIES: The Employment Litigation Section defends the State, its agencies and employees in employment litigation matters involving the State. The deputies in this Section handle the full spectrum of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney-atLaw 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.
*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 #24-008. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal to be considered.
This announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
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.
