Assistant Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General ~ Special Victims Unit

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the Special Victims Unit in Sussex County. The Deputy Attorneys 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. This will be a hybrid position addressing Felony Trial Unit needs in addition to the SVU Unit. This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.

Requirements

Skills necessary to effectively manage staff.
Ability to engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings.
High proficiency in criminal prosecution.
Ability to manage complex investigations, evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively.
Ability to develop a good working relationship with detectives, medical personnel, child welfare professionals, other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court personnel.
Delaware Bar membership is required.

Responsibilities

Carry their own caseload of child death and murder, child abuse and neglect, and sexual assault cases.
Assist the Unit Head in directing and managing of other Deputy Attorneys General, administrative and support operations within the Unit.
Coordination of assignments and training for all unit members.
Perform other managerial tasks as needed.
Work closely with law enforcement, child protection agencies, and the Courts to address issues with the cases.
Have "on call" responsibilities to assist police with after-hours investigations.