Deputy Attorney General I-V - Child Protection Unit

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Family Division, to serve in the Child Protection Unit in New Castle County. This Deputy Attorney General primarily represents the Division of Family Services (“DFS”) in their often complex Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of Parental Rights hearings and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court. This Deputy Attorney General also represents DFS in Supreme Court appeals resulting from the various hearings. Deputy Attorneys General in the Unit attend hearings as well as draft, file and respond to pleadings in the Family Court. They also participate in case planning meetings with DFS and prepare appellate briefs. This work is imperative for the protection of Delaware’s abuse, dependent and neglected children.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Ability to evaluate cases.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to anticipate legal issues.
Ability to research accurately and effectively.
Ability to learn and apply relevant laws, rules of evidence, and court rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in Family Court is preferred.

Responsibilities

Represents the Division of Family Services (DFS) in Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings.
Represents DFS in Termination of Parental Rights hearings.
Represents DFS in Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court.
Represents DFS in Supreme Court appeals resulting from various hearings.
Attends hearings.
Drafts, files, and responds to pleadings in the Family Court.
Participates in case planning meetings with DFS.
Prepares appellate briefs.