Deputy Attorney General I-V Criminal & Delinquency Unit

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nDelaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.\r\n

Summary Statement

The Delaware\r\nDepartment of Justice is seeking motivated and skilled attorneys to join the\r\nFamily Division’s Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This position offers a\r\ndynamic opportunity to handle meaningful prosecution work involving both\r\njuvenile and adult criminal matters within Family Court.\r\nDeputy\r\nAttorneys General in this Unit manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload and play a\r\ncritical role in protecting public safety, supporting victims, and advocating\r\non behalf of the State, all while maintaining the rehabilitative and\r\nrestorative goals of Family Court. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy Join Our Team?\r\n\r\n Ability\r\n to work remotely when not required for court appearances\r\n Meaningful\r\n courtroom and trial experience\r\n Diverse\r\n litigation opportunities involving juvenile and adult matters\r\n Collaborative\r\n and mission-driven work environment\r\n Hands-on\r\n courtroom advocacy from case intake through trial\r\n Opportunity\r\n to develop specialized Family Court litigation experience\r\n\r\n

Career Ladder

\r\nPay Grade 12 DAG I���� ������� Annual salary $87,458\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II��� Salary\r\nRange $92,259/min� $96,760/max�\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III�� Salary\r\nRange $101,898/min� $104,137/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV�� Salary\r\nRange $112,013/min� $117,440/max�\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V�� Salary\r\nRange $125,885/min� $135,154/max�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**The salary of�$87,458�for the Deputy Attorney General\r\nI position applies to candidates who are�admitted to practice law in any\r\nU.S. jurisdiction\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

\r\n Prosecute\r\n juvenile delinquency and truancy matters\r\n Handle\r\n adult misdemeanor cases, including domestic violence offenses\r\n Prosecute\r\n juvenile sexual assault and related criminal offenses\r\n Review\r\n evidence, police reports, and case materials to determine charges and case\r\n strategy\r\n Draft\r\n motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents\r\n Conduct\r\n legal research and prepare cases for hearings and trials\r\n\r\n\r\n Negotiate\r\n plea agreements and make sentencing recommendations\r\n Collaborate\r\n with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, court personnel, and partner\r\n agencies\r\n Provide\r\n court coverage collaboratively with other attorneys in the Unit\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

The successful candidate must be a member of the Delaware Bar and\r\npossess a strong knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure. Candidates\r\nshould demonstrate excellent courtroom advocacy, legal research, and writing\r\nskills, as well as the ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in\r\na fast-paced environment. Criminal prosecution or litigation experience is\r\npreferred, particularly experience handling Family Court, juvenile, or domestic\r\nviolence matters.\r\nThe position requires the ability to work collaboratively with\r\nattorneys, staff, court personnel, and other stakeholders, along with strong\r\ncommunication, analytical, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.\r\nThe ideal candidate is a motivated and organized litigator who\r\nexercises sound judgment, thrives in a courtroom setting, and is committed to\r\npublic service and professional excellence. This position offers an opportunity\r\nto gain meaningful trial experience while making a direct impact on Delaware\r\ncommunities.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.\r\n Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.\r\n This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:\r\n\r\n May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n State of Delaware healthcare plan.\r\n State of Delaware pension plan.\r\n Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.\r\n 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.\r\n 12 weeks of paid parental leave.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

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