Unit Head/Dep. Atty Gen. Criminal & Delinquency Unit (statewide 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, is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Unit Head of the statewide Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team committed to meaningful work.  

This position may be based in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.

The Unit Head is responsible for both managerial and prosecutorial functions and works closely with the Assistant Unit Heads. This position carries an active caseload while also supervising Deputy Attorneys General within the Unit, coordinating assignments, organizing and conducting trainings, and overseeing administrative and support operations. Additional managerial responsibilities are performed as needed.

Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit prosecute juvenile delinquency cases, truancy matters, adult domestic violence misdemeanors, and child abuse misdemeanors in Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court. Attorneys routinely handle discovery, draft motions and briefs, conduct legal research, negotiate plea agreements, and take cases to trial. This is a high-volume Unit with multiple court calendars each week.

The anticipated start date for this position is June 29, 2026.

• 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.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.