Assistant Unit Head Deputy Attorney General V - Felony Trail Unit
About The Position
The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the New Castle County Felony Trail Unit. This Assistant Unit Head (AUH) will serve with 2 other AUHs in assisting with the management of the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit which consists of 15 Deputy Attorneys General, 6 Legal Assistants and 6 Legal Administrative Specialists. The New Castle County Felony Trial Unit prosecutes all felonies that occur in New Castle County except for homicides, sex offenses, and those related to domestic violence. An AUH must have a strong working relationship with police agencies in New Castle County, the Court, and the defense bar. The AUH must be available for mentoring and training other Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as needed. The AUH must be willing to observe Deputy Attorneys General in trial and during other Court proceedings to provide feedback and assist if issues arise. In addition to managerial responsibilities, the AUH will manage their own caseload and bring on other Deputy Attorneys General to try cases that proceed to trial.
Requirements
- Skills necessary to effectively manage staff.
- Ability to engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings.
- High proficiency in criminal prosecution.
- Ability to evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
- Ability to research accurately and effectively.
- Delaware Bar membership is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit.
- Prosecute felonies that occur in New Castle County (excluding homicides, sex offenses, and domestic violence related offenses).
- Maintain a strong working relationship with police agencies, the Court, and the defense bar.
- Mentor and train other Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff.
- Oversee cases and operations within the Unit.
- Conduct other managerial tasks as needed.
- Observe Deputy Attorneys General in trial and during other Court proceedings to provide feedback and assist if issues arise.
- Manage their own caseload.
- Bring on other Deputy Attorneys General to try cases that proceed to trial.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
- State of Delaware healthcare plan.
- State of Delaware pension plan.
- Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
- 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
