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Deputy Attorney General I-V - Child Protection Unit Family Division - New Castle County

State of Delaware · Delaware, United States · 2 mo ago
$87k/yrFull-time

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. The Office of the Attorney General supports this mission with teams of lawyers and staff across the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Over 500 staff members serve Delawareans with integrity and passion, prosecuting criminal cases, enforcing consumer laws, providing counsel to state agencies, ensuring open government, and protecting the abused.

About the role

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Family Division, specifically in the Child Protection Unit in New Castle County. This role primarily involves representing the Division of Family Services (DFS) in complex Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of Parental Rights hearings, and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court. The Deputy Attorney General will also handle Supreme Court appeals arising from these hearings, draft and file pleadings, participate in case planning meetings with DFS, and prepare appellate briefs. This work is critical for protecting Delaware’s abused, dependent, and neglected children.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Division of Family Services (DFS) in Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of Parental Rights hearings, and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court.
  • Handle Supreme Court appeals resulting from Family Court hearings.
  • Draft, file, and respond to pleadings in the Family Court.
  • Participate in case planning meetings with DFS.
  • Prepare appellate briefs.
  • Travel statewide for meetings, trainings, and hearings.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet deadlines, and anticipate legal issues.
  • Strong research skills and ability to apply relevant laws, rules of evidence, and court rules.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Related experience in Family Court is preferred.
  • Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required, but the applicant must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.

A satisfactory criminal background check, direct deposit of paychecks, and legal authorization to work in the United States are required as conditions of hire. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Pay

  • DAG I (Pay Grade A12): $86,664 – $95,329
  • DAG II (Pay Grade A14): $100,562 – $105,468
  • DAG III (Pay Grade A16): $111,069 – $113,509
  • DAG IV (Pay Grade A18): $122,094 – $128,010
  • DAG V (Pay Grade A20): $137,215 – $147,318

Benefits

  • Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.
  • 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.

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

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