Chief Staff Attorney

This position will work with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and Masters in advisory and administrative functions concerning court-wide initiatives aimed to reduce workload. These initiatives may include proactive mediation efforts, research on subject matter jurisdiction and statutory reform, assistance with discovery disputes, reviewing motions to expedite, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chancellor.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience litigating in the Court of Chancery, working in public policy or on legislation, and advising on court rules or procedures.

1. Graduation from an accredited law school and minimum of five years of work experience as an attorney. 
2. Admission to the Delaware Bar, with certification of good standing status. 
3. Excellent research and writing skills. 
4. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
5. At least one legal writing sample of at least ten pages submitted as an attachment to the application.  
6. At least two letters of reference.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.