Deputy Attorney General -V Casual​/Seasonal Family, Child Support, Castle

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.

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.

The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual for the Family Division, to serve in the Child Support Unit in New Castle County as a Deputy Attorney General. The primary responsibility for the Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is to represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving the agency objectives of establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing orders for support, the collection of support arrears, and providing general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child Support Services.

This position has a high-volume caseload with daily litigation and appellate opportunities.

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 Family Court is preferred. The position will require some statewide travel to various meetings, trainings, and hearings.

Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required, but applicant must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment to public service, and flexibility with casual/seasonal employment terms.

This is a casual seasonal position that is non-pension-eligible and does not include health care or other benefits. This position is approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is paid on an hourly basis for hours worked.

FY 27

Pay Grade 12 DAG I Hourly Salary Range 44.44/min *$48.88/max

Pay Grade 14 DAG II Hourly Salary Range $51.57/min $54.08/max

Pay Grade 16 DAG III Hourly Salary Range $56.95/min $58.20/max

Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Hourly Salary Range $62.61/min $65.64/max

Pay Grade 20 DAG V Hourly Salary Range $70.36/min $75.54/max

• The hourly rate of $48.88 for the Deputy Attorney General I position applies to candidates who are admitted.

This is a casual seasonal position that is non-pension-eligible and does not include health care or other benefits. This position is approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is paid on an hourly basis for hours worked.

The primary responsibility for the Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is to represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving the agency objectives of establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing orders for support, the collection of support arrears, and providing general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child Support Services. This position has a high-volume caseload with daily litigation and appellate opportunities.

The DAG will appear in Family Court on behalf of the Division, prepare legal filings and briefs, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, manage complex family law matters, and collaborate with agency staff to achieve the Division's mission.

The most qualified candidates have some prior criminal and general counsel experience. The DAG should be able to take a proactive approach in assisting DATE, by demonstrating the ability to identify potential issues and addressing such issues to enable DATE to operate effectively. The DAG should be able…