Appellate Deputy Attorney General (DAG I-V)

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a Deputy Attorney General for the Appeals Unit, located in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex counties. The role focuses on appellate criminal litigation before the Delaware Supreme Court and select postconviction matters, with responsibilities spanning research, brief drafting, and trial support.

You must be a member of the Delaware Bar with strong research and writing skills to represent the state before state and federal courts, including federal habeas matters.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• Must be a member of the Delaware Bar.
• Strong litigation skills and ability to work with trial attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle appellate and postconviction litigation in state courts.
• Serve as chief courtroom lawyer before the Delaware Supreme Court.
• Provide legal research and guidance on complex issues to Criminal Division trial attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Bar admission (Delaware)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The State of Delaware seeks a Deputy Attorney General for the Appeals Unit, located in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex counties. The role focuses on appellate criminal litigation before the Delaware Supreme Court and select postconviction matters, with responsibilities spanning research, brief drafting, and trial support.

You must be a member of the Delaware Bar with strong research and writing skills to represent the state before state and federal courts, including federal habeas matters.