Closing Date: 15th January, 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 White Collar Crime Unit (“WCCU”) in the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General. The WCCU prosecutes crimes that involve financial misconduct and such other criminal matters assigned by the Division Director. The WCCU also pursues civil actions under the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act for fraud committed against the government.
Career Ladder
Essential Functions:
- 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 hold active bar admission
Essential Functions:
This Deputy Attorney General, under the guidance of Unit leadership, will decide what cases should be prosecuted, which should be resolved by trial, and will try the cases that are not otherwise resolved. While the WCCU is based in New Castle County, this position will handle criminal matters statewide and may be posted in Kent or Sussex Counties. Travel throughout the state is contemplated. Additional duties for the DAG would include representing the Unit at meetings involving business crime issues, including with federal counterparts, meeting with referral agencies to address issues in the investigation and prosecution of cases within the Unit's jurisdiction, performing intakes and reviewing cases for prosecution. This DAG will work as part of a team with the other members of the WCCU on the full range of WCCU cases.
Initial application review date: October 13, 2025**
Job Requirements:
Because the WCCU works closely with, and relies upon, our investigative partners throughout the State, the successful candidate must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, investigative partners, support staff, and court personnel.
This is a challenging position that provides an opportunity to investigate and litigate a wide range of matters, including many large and complex frauds. The Deputy Attorney General should be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Admission to the Delaware Bar is required.
Candidates should have a record of solid academic achievement, relevant work experience, and good writing skills. They should have an understanding of all facets of the investigation and litigation of complex criminal matters. Candidates should also have substantial felony trial experience, significant experience handling document-intensive cases involving financial misconduct, and demonstrated ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
Familiarity with finance, tax, or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Job Requirements:
Because the WCCU works closely with, and relies upon, our investigative partners throughout the State, the successful candidate must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, investigative partners, support staff, and court personnel.
This is a challenging position that provides an opportunity to investigate and litigate a wide range of matters, including many large and complex frauds. The Deputy Attorney General should be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Admission to the Delaware Bar is required.
Candidates should have a record of solid academic achievement, relevant work experience, and good writing skills. They should have an understanding of all facets of the investigation and litigation of complex criminal matters. Candidates should also have substantial felony trial experience, significant experience handling document-intensive cases involving financial misconduct, and demonstrated ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
Familiarity with finance, tax, or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting may close on or before 1/15/2026 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.
- While the WCCU is based in New Castle County, this position will handle criminal matters statewide and may be posted in Kent or Sussex Counties.
- Travel throughout the state is contemplated.
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.
