What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I (PUBLIC WORKS) NON-UNION APPOINTED (PAY GRADE 32) position at New Castle County Government?
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney to join our legal team as an Assistant County Attorney. This position will primarily support the Department of Public Works, with emphasis in: stormwater; real property acquisition, easements, rights of way, leases; parks issues; and FOIA. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with these areas or be able to learn new areas quickly and possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, including contracts, litigation, legal research, and investigations. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional legal services while effectively managing client relationships and contributing to the overall success of the department.
General Statement of Duties: Performs specialized professional and confidential legal work for New Castle County; performs legal work as required by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee and as required by the assigned area of expertise.
Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class performs responsible and confidential specialized legal work involving legal advice, assistance and representation. Also prepares and argues the County’s position in litigation, provides legal counsel to departments and agencies as required, and conducts legal research in areas as assigned by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee.
Examples of work: (Illustrative Only)
- Provides legal advice and assistance to organizational clients (including departments, divisions, boards, and commissions) and individual officials and employees
- Represents New Castle County on assigned matters
- Works with assigned department to implement training
- Conducts research, handles litigation, drafts legal documents and performs other legal work required for area(s) of representation or as assigned by the supervising attorney
- Represents boards or commissions as assigned
- Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that internal and external customers are provided with the highest quality of service
Minimum Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in the Delaware Bar.
Additional Requirements: Ability to pass background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay (effective 7/1/2026): $80,113 - $143,868 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off – 20 days of vacation; 12 days of sick; and 14 ½ days of holiday (including 12 ½ designated and 2 floating days)
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Castle, DE 19720
Salary : $80,113 - $130,495