Deputy Attorney General I-V Misdemeanor Trial/Community Engagement Unit Criminal Division - New Castle County

About the role

The Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Trial Unit (MTU) in New Castle County, seeks Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) to handle a high-volume misdemeanor caseload. This position is based in New Castle County and offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine which cases should be prosecuted, resolved through plea agreements, or taken to trial.
• Formulate plea offers on a case-by-case basis.
• Try cases that are not otherwise resolved.
• Handle a wide variety of criminal matters.
• Interact with members of the public.
• Negotiate with defense counsel.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Able to evaluate criminal cases, determine appropriate resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with other DAGs, support staff, and court personnel.
• Initiative and the ability to learn and apply relevant laws and court rules.
• To develop and demonstrate strong courtroom skills.
• Must be a member of the Delaware Bar or graduate of or expected graduate from Law School and registered to sit for the next Delaware Bar Exam.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• Evidentiary rules.
• Court procedures.
• Applicable statutes.
• Negotiation and trial advocacy skills.
• Time management skills.

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.

Pay

• Pay Grades 12 - 20.

Schedule

• Varies based on caseload and departmental needs.