Assist. Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General - Criminal & Delinquency Unit *Internal*

Delaware'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.

In 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.

Deputy 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.

The Delaware Department of Justice, Family Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join our phenomenal team in the Criminal & Delinquency Unit and serve as Assistant Unit Head with a focus on child abuse & domestic violence.  The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for drafting motions and briefs, performing research, extending and negotiating plea agreements, and taking matters to trial.  This is a Unit with a high volume of cases and several court calendars scheduled per week. 

The primary focus of this Assistant Unit Head position will be to supervise Deputy Attorneys General and support staff working on adult criminal cases within Family Court’s jurisdiction.  The Assistant Unit Head will also be responsible for carrying a specialized caseload of child abuse cases and attending court.  This unique position will also offer the opportunity to cross-train with juvenile delinquency cases, which includes both felonies and misdemeanors.

As an Assistant Unit Head, this individual will carry their own caseload and also assist the Unit Head in the directing and managing of other Deputy Attorneys General, administrative and support operations within the Unit, coordination of assignments and training for all unit members, and other managerial tasks as needed.

A qualified candidate’s strengths will include experience prosecuting adult criminal cases and experience with child abuse and domestic violence cases is preferred. Additional strengths will include a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure, the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively.  Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules.   Candidates must also have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.  Membership in Delaware Bar required.

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume or summary of work experience as you complete the application process for this posting. 
• This position is Internal/In-House only.  Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

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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.