SALARY: $65,889.49 to $95,552.87
LOCATION: Division of Law
Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group
Special Litigation Section
Hughes Justice Complex
Trenton, NJ
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: TBD
DUTIES: Under the supervision of Assistant Attorneys General in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group, the Special Litigation Section of the Division of Law challenges actions taken by the Federal Government in derogation of the rights of New Jersey residents. The Section pursues a range of legal strategies, including affirmative litigation in federal and state court, as well as regulatory comments and formal letters to the Federal Government; will perform other related duties as required.
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: Two years (2) 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.
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.
PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with excellent writing skills.
If interested, applicants must complete a Division of Law attorney application for employment, found at www.nj.gov/oag/dol-hiring. While completing the application you will be instructed to upload supporting documents including but not limited to: a resume, cover letter indicating vacancy #19-227, copy of a current Certificate of Good Standing with the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a legal writing sample with your name on it, a copy of your unofficial law school transcripts, and an Affirmative Action form.
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.