Closing Date: 19th October, 2026

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.

Summary Statement
The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join the Appeals Unit. This position will be located in New Castle County, Kent County or Sussex County.

The Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division is responsible for the appellate litigation of criminal cases pending in both state and federal courts. Deputy Attorneys General of the Appeals Unit serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court. The Appeals Unit also handles select complex postconviction matters before the Delaware Superior Court. The Appeals Unit Deputy Attorneys General provide legal research and guidance regarding such core issues as: the taking of State appeals, participation by the State as amicus curie ("friend of the court") in litigation wherein state interests may be affected, legislative matters, and potential ramifications of court decisions. The appeals Unit is relied upon to render immediate and regular research assistance and aid to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division.

Career Ladder
Pay Grade 12 DAG I Annual salary $86,664/min - $95,329/max

Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max

Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $113,509/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max

Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max

The salary of $95,329 is for the Deputy Attorney General I position and applies to candidates who hold active bar admission

Essential Functions:
This Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit are responsible for appellate and other postconviction litigation of criminal cases in state courts. With the current rise in federal habeas litigation, Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit, are increasingly involved federal courts. These Deputy Attorneys General serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and provide integral guidance and research assistance to Criminal Division trial attorneys on complex legal issues in criminal matters.

Job Requirements:
Excellent research and writing skills are required. Must be a member of the Delaware Bar.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may close on or before the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.
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.

Conditions of Hire

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.