Deputy Attorney General I-V Criminal Appeals
About The Position
The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join the Appeals Unit. This position will be located in Kent County. The Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division is responsible for the appellate litigation of criminal cases pending in both state and federal courts. Deputy Attorneys General of the Appeals Unit serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court. The Appeals Unit also handles select complex postconviction matters before the Delaware Superior Court. The Appeals Unit Deputy Attorneys General provide legal research and guidance regarding such core issues as: the taking of State appeals, participation by the State as amicus curie ("friend of the court") in litigation wherein state interests may be affected, legislative matters, and potential ramifications of court decisions. The appeals Unit is relied upon to render immediate and regular research assistance and aid to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division. Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit are responsible for appellate and other postconviction litigation of criminal cases in state courts. With the current rise in federal habeas litigation, Deputy Attorneys General in the Appeals Unit, are increasingly involved federal courts. These Deputy Attorneys General serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and provide integral guidance and research assistance to Criminal Division trial attorneys on complex legal issues in criminal matters.
Requirements
- Excellent research and writing skills are required.
- Must be a member of the Delaware Bar.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Appellate and other postconviction litigation of criminal cases in state courts.
- Involvement in federal courts for habeas litigation.
- Serving as chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
- Providing integral guidance and research assistance to Criminal Division trial attorneys on complex legal issues in criminal matters.
- Handling select complex postconviction matters before the Delaware Superior Court.
- Providing legal research and guidance regarding the taking of State appeals.
- Participating by the State as amicus curie ("friend of the court") in litigation wherein state interests may be affected.
- Addressing legislative matters.
- Analyzing potential ramifications of court decisions.
- Rendering immediate and regular research assistance and aid to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division.
Benefits
- May be eligible 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
