Deputy Attorney General I–V, Misdemeanor Trial Unit – Statewide Vacancies (5)

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The Criminal Division seeks to fill five Deputy Attorney General V (DAG) positions within its Misdemeanor Trial Units (MTUs) across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Current vacancies by county: New Castle (3), Kent (1), Sussex (1). Under the Act amending Delaware law governing pretrial release and preventive detention, which expands the State’s authority to seek preventive detention in certain cases, these DAGs will represent the Attorney General in hearings that must occur shortly after arrest and may involve appearances across multiple courts within their assigned county. DAGs will appear on behalf of the State in the Justice of the Peace Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Superior Court, handling detention-related hearings, preparing legal arguments, reviewing case materials, and coordinating with law enforcement and other criminal justice partners. These positions are essential to ensuring timely responses to detention hearings and compliance with statutory requirements. In addition, these DAGs will manage a misdemeanor caseload within their assigned county, including determining appropriate case resolutions, formulating plea offers, and trying cases that are not otherwise resolved. These positions require handling a wide variety of criminal matters, interacting with members of the public, and negotiating with defense counsel.

Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine appropriate resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
They should also be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with other DAGs, support staff, and court personnel.
The position requires initiative and the ability to learn and apply relevant laws and court rules, as well as to develop and demonstrate strong courtroom skills.
Applicants must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.

Responsibilities

Represent the Attorney General in hearings related to pretrial release and preventive detention.
Appear on behalf of the State in various courts, including Justice of the Peace Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Superior Court.
Handle detention-related hearings.
Prepare legal arguments.
Review case materials.
Coordinate with law enforcement and other criminal justice partners.
Manage a misdemeanor caseload within their assigned county.
Determine appropriate case resolutions.
Formulate plea offers.
Try cases that are not otherwise resolved.
Handle a wide variety of criminal matters.
Interact with members of the public.
Negotiate with defense counsel.