Closing Date: 7th October, 2025
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 Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit in New Castle County.
This AUH will serve with 2 other AUHs in assisting with the management of the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit which consists of 15 Deputy Attorneys General, 6 Legal Assistants and 6 Legal Administrative Specialists. The New Castle County Felony Trial Unit prosecutes all felonies that occur in New Castle County except for homicides, sex offenses, and those related to domestic violence. An AUH must have a strong working relationship with police agencies in New Castle County, the Court, and the defense bar. The AUH must be available for mentoring and training other Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as needed. The AUH must be willing to observe Deputy Attorneys General in trial and during other Court proceedings to provide feedback and assist if issues arise. In addition to managerial responsibilities, the AUH will manage their own caseload and bring on other Deputy Attorneys General to try cases that proceed to trial.
Job Requirements:
A candidate for this leadership position should have the skills necessary to effectively manage staff, engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings, and have a high proficiency in criminal prosecution. This candidate must be able to evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively. Delaware Bar membership is required.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
- This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
