Deputy Attorney General 4 OR Deputy Attorney Ge...

Duties: Under the direction of a Unit Chief, Deputy Unit Chief, or other supervisory official in the Division of Criminal Justice (“the Division”), Department of Law and Public Safety (“LPS”), prosecutes violations of New Jersey criminal laws, focusing on high-impact cases that require significant or highly specialized litigation resources. This Deputy Attorney General will interpret and enforce laws and regulations; conduct work concerned with the detection and prosecution of criminal activities; provide legal guidance to law enforcement officers regarding same; 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. Serves on various task forces and working groups for the Division or LPS; works 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:
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.

Special Note: Current Department employees appointed to a Deputy Attorney General 4 or 3 title must be willing to accept a lateral transfer, if selected.

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.

Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who possess at least five (5) years of criminal litigation experience, as well as demonstrated experience investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses in the State of New Jersey; trial experience; and excellent written and oral advocacy skills.