Deputy Attorney General I-V Criminal & Delinquency Unit Family Division - New Castle County

The Delaware Department of Justice, Family Division, Criminal & Delinquency Unit, seeks a Deputy Attorney General.

About the Role

The Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is responsible for compiling and producing discovery, 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. The current position we are seeking to fill is primarily responsible for prosecuting juvenile delinquency and truancy cases with the unique opportunity to occasionally handle adult domestic violence cases, including taking any or all of these types of cases to trial.

Responsibilities

• Compile and produce discovery
• Draft motions and briefs
• Perform research
• Extend and negotiate plea agreements
• Take matters to trial
• Prosecute juvenile delinquency and truancy cases
• Occasionally handle adult domestic violence cases

Requirements

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure
• Ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues
• Able to research accurately and effectively
• Ability to learn and apply relevant laws and court rules
• Good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and Court personnel
• Membership in Delaware Bar required

Qualifications

• Legal education and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include: 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, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Conditions of Hire

• Satisfactory background checks
• Direct deposit of paychecks required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.