Deputy Attorney General I-V Criminal Appeals

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join the Appeals Unit. This position will be located in New Castle County, Kent County or Sussex County. The Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division is responsible for the appellate litigation of criminal cases pending in both state and federal courts. The Appeals Unit 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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the Delaware Supreme Court.
Handle select complex postconviction matters before the Delaware Superior Court.
Provide legal research and guidance regarding the taking of State appeals.
Participate as amicus curie ("friend of the court") in litigation wherein state interests may be affected.
Provide legal research and guidance on legislative matters.
Provide legal research and guidance on potential ramifications of court decisions.
Render immediate and regular research assistance and aid to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division.
Handle appellate and other postconviction litigation of criminal cases in state courts.
Handle federal habeas litigation.
Serve as chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Provide integral guidance and research assistance to Criminal Division trial attorneys on complex legal issues in criminal matters.