Unit Head/Dep. Atty Gen. Criminal & Delinquency Unit (statewide unit) Internal

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more. The Delaware Department of Justice, Family Division, is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Unit Head of the statewide Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team committed to meaningful work. This position may be based in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County. The Unit Head is responsible for both managerial and prosecutorial functions and works closely with the Assistant Unit Heads. This position carries an active caseload while also supervising Deputy Attorneys General within the Unit, coordinating assignments, organizing and conducting trainings, and overseeing administrative and support operations. Additional managerial responsibilities are performed as needed. Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit prosecute juvenile delinquency cases, truancy matters, adult domestic violence misdemeanors, and child abuse misdemeanors in Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court. Attorneys routinely handle discovery, draft motions and briefs, conduct legal research, negotiate plea agreements, and take cases to trial. This is a high-volume Unit with multiple court calendars each week. The anticipated start date for this position is June 29, 2026.

Requirements

Strong management skills
Experience mentoring and training attorneys
Demonstrated proficiency in criminal prosecution, domestic violence, and juvenile justice matters
Ability to evaluate cases, determine appropriate resolutions, and anticipate and research legal issues effectively
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and Court personnel
Membership in the Delaware Bar is required
Must be current employees of the Department of Justice

Responsibilities

Supervising Deputy Attorneys General within the Unit
Coordinating assignments
Organizing and conducting trainings
Overseeing administrative and support operations
Prosecuting juvenile delinquency cases
Prosecuting truancy matters
Prosecuting adult domestic violence misdemeanors
Prosecuting child abuse misdemeanors in Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Handling discovery
Drafting motions and briefs
Conducting legal research
Negotiating plea agreements
Taking cases to trial