Deputy Attorney General I-V Child Support, Family Division

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
• Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required, but applicant must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.
• Professionalism, integrity, commitment to public service, and flexibility with casual/seasonal employment terms.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in Family Court is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving agency objectives.
• Establish paternity.
• Establish and enforce orders for support.
• Oversee the collection of support arrears.
• Provide general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child Support Services.
• Appear in Family Court on behalf of the Division.
• Prepare legal filings and briefs.
• Conduct legal research.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Manage complex family law matters.
• Collaborate with agency staff to achieve the Division's mission.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed