Wilmington

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 Criminal Division’s Felony Trial Unit in New Castle County is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to fill the supervisory role of Unit Head. This Unit Head (UH) will serve alongside one other UH and will oversee the overall management of the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit. The Unit prosecutes all felony cases arising in New Castle County, except for homicides, sex offenses, and domestic violence matters. The UH is expected to maintain strong working relationships with local police agencies, the Court, and the defense bar. In addition to managing cases and daily operations, the UH will mentor and train Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and administrative staff, and must be willing to observe DAGs in trial and other court proceedings to provide feedback and support. The role includes supervising DAGs and staff, addressing personnel matters, and allocating work assignments. The UH also provides case guidance—determining which cases should proceed to prosecution, be resolved through plea offers, or go to trial.

Requirements

A candidate for this leadership position should have the skills necessary to effectively manage staff, engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings, and have a high proficiency in criminal prosecution.
Strengths should include the ability to evaluate and try criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues.
Must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and Court personnel.
Must have demonstrated ability to try cases in Superior Court, and thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules.
Membership in the is Delaware Bar required.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Oversee the overall management of the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit
Maintain strong working relationships with local police agencies, the Court, and the defense bar
Mentor and train Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and administrative staff
Observe DAGs in trial and other court proceedings to provide feedback and support
Supervise DAGs and staff, addressing personnel matters, and allocating work assignments
Provide case guidance—determining which cases should proceed to prosecution, be resolved through plea offers, or go to trial