Deputy Attorney General - Traffic Safety Resources/Misdemeanor Trial Unit

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 Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General in Sussex County to join the Misdemeanor Trial Unit (MTU). This position will represent the State of Delaware in handling a high-volume and demanding criminal caseload, with a primary focus on DUI and traffic-related offenses, as well as other misdemeanor matters as needed.

The Deputy Attorney General will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating criminal cases, determining appropriate charges and case resolutions, and making plea offers on a case-by-case basis. The position requires sound judgment in deciding which cases should proceed to trial and the ability to effectively prosecute those matters in court when they are not otherwise resolved.

**This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week. This is a non-pension eligible position and does not include healthcare or other benefits. Compensation is paid on an hourly basis.

Please note that casual/seasonal employment is subject to the limitations set forth in 29 Del. C. § 5903(17)a, and work hours may be adjusted in accordance with the State of Delaware’s authority to retain individuals in a casual/seasonal capacity**

Salary: 

Pay Grade 12 DAG I                    *$44.85/max 

Pay Grade 14 DAG II       Hourly Salary Range $47.31/min  $49.62/max 

Pay Grade 16 DAG III      Hourly Salary Range $52.25/min  $53.40/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV      Hourly Salary Range $57.44/min  $60.22/max 

Pay Grade 20 DAG V       Hourly Salary Range $64.55/min  $69.30/max 

* The hourly rate of $44.85 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who are admitted

The Deputy Attorney General will be required to decide what cases should be prosecuted, whether plea offers should be made on a case-by-case basis, and what cases should proceed to trial.  The Deputy Attorney General will then be required to try cases that are not otherwise resolved.

• This posting may close on or before 7/10/2026 upon filling the vacant position.
• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• 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.