Assist. Unit Head/DAG - Criminal & Delinquency Unit/Juvenile Delinquency *Internal*
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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 juvenile delinquency.
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. Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for prosecuting both juvenile delinquency and truancy cases.
**This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice**
A qualified candidate’s strengths will include experience prosecuting criminal cases and experience with juvenile criminal cases is strongly 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 a summary of your work experience as part of the application process, including information demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and preferred experience outlined in the Job Requirements section above.
- 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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