Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General ~ Felony Trial Unit

Criminal Division - Kent County **Internal/In-house Posting**

Recruitment #080824-MUAF25-150100

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Introduction

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.

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division, Felony Trial Unit, in Kent County, seeks to fill the supervisory position of Deputy Attorney General Unit Head. 

This position is Internal/In-House only.  Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.


Essential Functions

This Deputy Attorney General will represent the State of Delaware, will handle a demanding criminal caseload, and will manage the DAG’s and other employees in the Felony Trial Unit.  The Unit Head is responsible for the supervision of Deputy Attorneys General and other employees in the Unit, including dealing with personnel issues and allocating work assignments.  The Unit Head will provide guidance to DAGs within the Unit to determine which cases should be prosecuted, which should plead out, which types of plea offers should be extended, and which cases should be resolved by a trial.  The Unit Head will carry a felony caseload, including serious felony cases such as homicides. 



Job Requirements

Strengths should include the ability to evaluate and try criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.  Must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.  Must have demonstrated ability to try cases in Superior Court, and thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.  Membership in Delaware Bar required.  

Additional Posting Information

  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, 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.

Benefits

  • May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)
  • State of Delaware healthcare plan
  • State of Delaware pension plan
  • Over 4 weeks of vacation per year
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Stipend and overtime pay opportunities

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

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.