Closing Date: 10th April, 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 Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to represent the State of Delaware in the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU). This position will be responsible for prosecuting human trafficking cases across the State of Delaware; travel across the State will be necessary to perform assigned duties. In addition, this position may also require interstate travel to participate in litigation or investigations; or to represent the Delaware Department of Justice in conferences, seminars, or trainings.
Career Ladder
Essential Functions:
This position will be responsible for public outreach, attendance at meetings of the Juvenile Trafficking Oversight Team, and other public events as required by the needs of the Criminal Division. This position will work closely with law enforcement, advocacy groups, witnesses, civil agencies, and other information sources to investigate human trafficking cases, evaluate cases for appropriate remedial actions, and use any and all available means to obtain civil relief for victims while enjoining ongoing human trafficking activity and prosecute criminally where appropriate. This position will be responsible for criminal nuisance abatement activities against businesses and other properties where suspected human trafficking takes place. In addition, this position will also be responsible for litigation in all Delaware Courts including Bankruptcy Court, the District Court of Delaware, and multi-state litigation where necessary or appropriate to prevent human trafficking in Delaware or obtain penalties against human traffickers in Delaware.
A qualified candidate's strengths will include the ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet deadlines, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply relevant laws, rules of evidence, and court rules. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Related experience in Criminal Court is preferred.
Job Requirements:
Conditions of Hire
- 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:
This position will be responsible for public outreach, attendance at meetings of the Juvenile Trafficking Oversight Team, and other public events as required by the needs of the Criminal Division. This position will work closely with law enforcement, advocacy groups, witnesses, civil agencies, and other information sources to investigate human trafficking cases, evaluate cases for appropriate remedial actions, and use any and all available means to obtain civil relief for victims while enjoining ongoing human trafficking activity and prosecute criminally where appropriate. This position will be responsible for criminal nuisance abatement activities against businesses and other properties where suspected human trafficking takes place. In addition, this position will also be responsible for litigation in all Delaware Courts including Bankruptcy Court, the District Court of Delaware, and multi-state litigation where necessary or appropriate to prevent human trafficking in Delaware or obtain penalties against human traffickers in Delaware.
A qualified candidate's strengths will include the ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet deadlines, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply relevant laws, rules of evidence, and court rules. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Related experience in Criminal Court is preferred.
Job Requirements:
- Experience practicing as a barred attorney or recent law school graduate.
- States you are currently barred including the bar admission date.
- Past legal work experience.
- Additional Posting Information
- This is a Statewide opening and may be based in either Kent, Sussex or New Castle County.
- Travel across the State will be necessary to perform assigned duties.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
- 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.
