Closing Date: 18th December, 2025
Description:
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, Family Division, is excited to announce an opportunity in its newly formed Criminal & Delinquency Unit in New Castle County for a Deputy Attorney General to join the team. This is a Unit with a high volume of cases and several court calendars scheduled per week. Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible drafting motions and briefs, performing research, extending and negotiating plea agreements, and taking matters to trial.
**This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.**
Career Ladder
Salary:
Job Requirements:
A qualified candidate's strengths will include knowledge of criminal law and procedure, the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. Candidates must also have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.
Membership in Delaware Bar is not required, however, membership or current Rule 55 admission is preferred. Candidates who are not currently admitted to practice, in any fashion, must register to take the next available Delaware Bar Exam.
Salary:
- Pay Grade 12 DAG I Hourly Salary Range $40.77/min $44.85/max
- Pay Grade 14 DAG II Hourly Salary Range $47.31/min $49.62/max
- Pay Grade 16 DAG III Hourly Salary Range $52.25/min $53.40/max
- Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Hourly Salary Range $57.44/min $60.22/max
- Pay Grade 20 DAG V Hourly Salary Range $64.55/min $69.30/max
Job Requirements:
A qualified candidate's strengths will include knowledge of criminal law and procedure, the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. Candidates must also have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.
Membership in Delaware Bar is not required, however, membership or current Rule 55 admission is preferred. Candidates who are not currently admitted to practice, in any fashion, must register to take the next available Delaware Bar Exam.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
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.
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.
- This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This posting may close before 12/18/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
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.
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.
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.