#23-593: Attorney (DAG 4 or 3)

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office, Division of Gaming Enforcement, is looking for an Attorney for its Service Industry Licensing/Regulatory Enforcement/Technical Services Bureau. This position is located in Atlantic City, NJ. The annual salary for this position ranges from $87,578.62 to $143,971.92 and will be appointed as a Deputy Attorney General 4 or 3, in the discretion of the Department. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state’s legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants. ABOUT THE DIVISION OF GAMING ENFORCEMENT (DGE): The Division of Gaming Enforcement was established under the Casino Control Act to ensure the integrity of the casino gaming industry in the State of New Jersey. Its mission is to protect the public interest by maintaining a legitimate and viable industry, free from the influences of organized crime, and assuring the honesty, good character and integrity of casino owners, operators, employees and vendors. The Division performs this mission through enforcement of the Casino Control Act and the regulations promulgated there under which mandate a strictly regulated and economically sound industry. Oversight by the Division includes Investigations, inspections. The Deputy Attorney represents the Division of Gaming Enforcement as prescribed by applicable statues. ABOUT THE BUREAU: The Division of Gaming Enforcement was established under the Casino Control Act to ensure the integrity of the casino gaming industry in the Stale of New Jersey. Its mission is to protect the public interest by maintaining a legitimate and viable industry, free from the influences of organized crime, and assuring the honesty, good character and integrity of casino owners, operators, employees and vendors. The Division performs this mission through enforcement of the Casino Contra Act and the regulations promulgated there under which mandate a strictly regulated and economically sound industry. Oversight by the Division includes investigations and inspections. The Deputy Attorney represents the Division of Gaming Enforcement as prescribed by applicable statues. ABOUT THE POSITION: Under the direction of a Deputy Attorney General 1 or 2, or other supervisory attorney · Represents the Division of Gaming Enforcement as prescribed by applicable statutes; · Conducts complex work related to the investigation of casino operation matters, prosecution of regulatory violations, licensing of service industry entities and individuals, as well as provides legal advice for the Division’s Technical Service Bureau on a wide range of issues · Conducts legal research · Does other related work and special assignments as required by the Deputy Director and Director; · As the Attorney General’s representative, participates in legal and related activities involving regulatory matters before the Director, Casino Control Commission, or any State courts as necessary · All of the above would correspond to the regulation of land-based casinos, internet gaming, and sports wagering · Does other related work as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an attorney-at-law in the State of New Jersey required. · Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney. OTHER KEY FACTORS: · All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting. · Current Department employees appointed to a Deputy Attorney General 4 or Deputy Attorney General 3 title must be willing to accept a lateral transfer, if selected. · 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. BENEFITS: • Paid Leave Time • Paid State Holidays • Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits • Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans • Telework may be available HOW TO APPLY: HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-593, a current resume, completed DGE DAG application found at www.njoag.gov/dgeapply and copy of college and law school transcripts must be received before 5:00 PM on the closing date of October 22, 2023 to jobs@njdge.org. For more information, please visit https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/