What does ADAG mean in LAW & LEGAL

The duties of an ADAG vary depending on their position, but they generally involve providing leadership and oversight for executive legal operations which include criminal enforcement, civil litigation, policy development and other related activities. They may also be responsible for directing subordinate staff attorneys and overseeing budgeting, personnel recruiting and other administrative functions.

The U.S. Attorney General typically appoints an ADAG to serve in this role. The U.S. Attorney General has full discretion over who holds this position and can choose from highly qualified applicants.

Generally speaking, ADAGs typically remain in their positions for three to five years before being appointed or reappointed by the U.S. Attorney General or another high ranking official within the Department of Justice for another term as ADAG.

To become an ADAG requires extensive legal experience such as having worked as a lawyer in private practice or having served as a federal prosecutor in the past, among other qualifications normally set by each individual state's judiciary system or other court systems where applicable. Applicants must also have excellent leadership skills, managerial experience, good interpersonal skills, strong analytical abilities and sound judgement motivated by justice oriented goals.

According to 2017 data from PayScale, salaries earned by Assistant Deputy Attorneys General range widely based on experience level and location but typically range between K - 0K per year depending on credentials.