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Asst. Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General -Conviction Integrity Unit *Internal/In-house

State of Delaware See More Job Openings by This Employer

Full Time

Dover, DE

April 24, 2026 Attorney

Job Description

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 Delaware Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join our phenomenal team in the newly constituted Conviction Integrity Unity and serve as Assistant Unit Head with a focus on postconviction relief petitions, including pardons, commutations, compassionate release, and expungements. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for drafting motions and briefs, conducting research, and representing the State in Court hearings. This is a Unit with a high volume of cases.

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

Essential Functions

The primary focus of this Assistant Unit Head position will be to manage a demanding caseload of post-conviction petition responses, coordinate with fellow deputy attorneys general for input and supervise support staff working on pardons, commutations, compassionate release, and expungements. This unique position will also offer the opportunity to cross-train with the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust on claims of wrongful conviction.

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

Job Requirements

A qualified candidate’s strengths will include experience prosecuting criminal cases and experience with pardons, commutations and expungements is strongly preferred. Additional strengths will include a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure, the ability to evaluate legal issues with accurate and effective legal research. 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.

Additional Posting Information

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.

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

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.

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.

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