Causal Seasonal Deputy Attorney General -V

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.

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 public access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as the Special Victims Unit in Sussex County. The Deputy Attorney General in this Unit work closely with medical professionals, detectives, and child welfare professionals to investigate sexual assaults, child death, abuse and neglect cases; evaluate available evidence for charging; and prosecute crimes supported by the evidence.

The Deputy Attorney General will be required to decide what cases should be prosecuted, whether plea offers should be made on a case-by-case basis, and what cases should proceed to trial. The Deputy Attorney General will then be required to try cases that are not otherwise resolved.

The Deputy Attorney General must possess the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. This candidate must be able to manage investigations, evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively. In addition, the candidate must be able to develop a good working relationship with detectives, medical personnel, child welfare professionals, other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.

Moreover, it is expected that this prosecutor must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Finally, the Deputy Attorney General must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.

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 part of a job classification that is represented by an exclusive bargaining representative and may be subject to change upon collective bargaining agreement ratification.

This is a casual seasonal position that is non‑pension‑eligible and does not include health care or other benefits. The position is approved to work up to 29.75 hours per week and is paid on an hourly basis for hours worked.

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, and other characteristics protected by law.