Deputy Attorney General I-V Criminal Appeals

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney\r\nGeneral, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility\r\nto combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and\r\nprotect consumers in the First State.\r\n�\r\nIn meeting this mission,\r\nAttorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and\r\nstaff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil\r\nRights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in\r\nthe Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans\r\nwith integrity and passion.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join the Appeals Unit.� This position will be located in Kent County.��\r\nThe Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division is responsible for the appellate litigation of criminal cases pending in both state and federal courts.� Deputy Attorneys General of the Appeals Unit serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court.� The Appeals Unit also handles select complex postconviction matters before the Delaware Superior Court.� The Appeals Unit Deputy Attorneys General provide legal research and guidance regarding such core issues as: the taking of State appeals, participation by the State as amicus curie ('friend of the court') in litigation wherein state interests may be affected, legislative matters, and potential ramifications of court decisions.� The appeals Unit is relied upon to render immediate and regular research assistance and aid to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division.\r\n

Career Ladder

Pay Grade 12 DAG I���� Annual salary $86,664/min - $95,329/max\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II��� Salary Range $100,562/min� $105,468/max�\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG\r\nIII�� Salary Range $111,069/min\r\n$113,509/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV�� Salary Range $122,094/min� $128,010/max�\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V�� Salary Range $137,215/min� $147,318/max�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*The salary of $95,329 is for\r\nthe Deputy Attorney General I position and applies to candidates who hold\r\nactive bar admission\r\n

Essential Functions

This Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit are responsible for appellate and other postconviction litigation of criminal cases in state courts.� With the current rise in federal habeas litigation, Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit, are increasingly involved federal courts.� �These Deputy Attorneys General serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and provide integral guidance and research assistance to Criminal Division trial attorneys on complex legal issues in criminal matters.\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

Excellent research and writing skills are required.� Must be a member of the Delaware Bar.�\r\n

Additional Posting Information

�\r\nThis posting may close on or\r\nbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.\r\n�\r\nPlease be sure to upload a\r\nrecent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this\r\nposting.\r\n�\r\nThis position is exempt from\r\nthe State of Delaware Merit System.�\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

�\r\nEmployment is contingent upon\r\nsatisfactory background checks.\r\n�\r\nDirect deposit of paychecks is\r\nrequired as a condition of hire.\r\n�\r\nApplicants must be legally\r\nauthorized to work in the United States.\r\n�\r\nThis position is a\r\nclassification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor\r\norganization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for\r\ncollective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment,\r\nin accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.\r\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its\r\nindividual terms.\r\n

Benefits

Department of\r\nJustice Benefits Include:\r\n�\r\nMay be eligible Loan\r\nforgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware healthcare\r\nplan.\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware pension plan.\r\n�\r\nOver 4 weeks of vacation per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n12 weeks of paid parental\r\nleave.\r\nTo learn more about the\r\ncomprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available\r\nfor applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and\r\nemployment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call\r\n(302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number\r\n1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an\r\nEqual Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly\r\nencourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race,\r\ncolor, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected\r\nveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n