Closing Date: 1st July, 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.
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 Delaware Department of Justice is seeking motivated and skilled attorneys to join the Family Division's Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to handle meaningful prosecution work involving both juvenile and adult criminal matters within Family Court.
Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload and play a critical role in protecting public safety, supporting victims, and advocating on behalf of the State, all while maintaining the rehabilitative and restorative goals of Family Court.
Why Join Our Team?
- Ability to work remotely when not required for court appearances
- Meaningful courtroom and trial experience
- Diverse litigation opportunities involving juvenile and adult matters
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- Hands-on courtroom advocacy from case intake through trial
- Opportunity to develop specialized Family Court litigation experience
Pay Grade 12 DAG I Annual salary $87,458
Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $92,259/min $96,760/max
Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $101,898/min $104,137/max
Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $112,013/min $117,440/max
Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $125,885/min $135,154/max
The salary of $87,458 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who are admitted to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction
Essential Functions:
- Prosecute juvenile delinquency and truancy matters
- Handle adult misdemeanor cases, including domestic violence offenses
- Prosecute juvenile sexual assault and related criminal offenses
- Review evidence, police reports, and case materials to determine charges and case strategy
- Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare cases for hearings and trials
- Negotiate plea agreements and make sentencing recommendations
- Collaborate with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, court personnel, and partner agencies
- Provide court coverage collaboratively with other attorneys in the Unit
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate must be a member of the Delaware Bar and possess a strong knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure. Candidates should demonstrate excellent courtroom advocacy, legal research, and writing skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. Criminal prosecution or litigation experience is preferred, particularly experience handling Family Court, juvenile, or domestic violence matters.
The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, court personnel, and other stakeholders, along with strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and organized litigator who exercises sound judgment, thrives in a courtroom setting, and is committed to public service and professional excellence. This position offers an opportunity to gain meaningful trial experience while making a direct impact on Delaware communities.
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.
