Deputy Attorney General I–V, Misdemeanor Trial Unit – Statewide Vacancies (5)

DelDOT; Delaware; On-site; USD 87,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Delaware's Office of the Attorney General is hiring five Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) to handle misdemeanor trial work across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. DAGs will represent the State in detention hearings, manage misdemeanor caseloads, offer pleas, and try unresolved cases in various courts, collaborating with law enforcement and partners.

Candidates must be eligible for limited admission; admission to the Delaware Bar is not required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate criminal cases and determine resolutions.
• Ability to develop and present legal arguments and courtroom strategies.
• Ability to coordinate with law enforcement and other justice partners.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in detention hearings in multiple courts within the assigned county.
• Manage a misdemeanor caseload, determine resolutions, and formulate plea offers.
• Try cases that are not resolved and coordinate with defense counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Courtroom skills

Legal analysis

Job description

Introduction

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.

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division seeks to fill five Deputy Attorney General V (DAG) positions within its Misdemeanor Trial Units (MTUs) across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Current vacancies by county: New Castle (3), Kent (1), Sussex (1). Under the Act amending Delaware law governing pretrial release and preventive detention, which expands the State’s authority to seek preventive detention in certain cases, these DAGs will represent the Attorney General in hearings that must occur shortly after arrest and may involve appearances across multiple courts within their assigned county. DAGs will appear on behalf of the State in the Justice of the Peace Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Superior Court, handling detention-related hearings, preparing legal arguments, reviewing case materials, and coordinating with law enforcement and other criminal justice partners. These positions are essential to ensuring timely responses to detention hearings and compliance with statutory requirements. In addition, these DAGs will manage a misdemeanor caseload within their assigned county, including determining appropriate case resolutions, formulating plea offers, and trying cases that are not otherwise resolved. These positions require handling a wide variety of criminal matters, interacting with members of the public, and negotiating with defense counsel.

Career Ladder

Salary

• Pay Grade 12 DAG I��� Salary Range $86,664/min� �$95,329.00/max�
• Pay Grade 14 DAG II�� Salary Range $100,562/min� $105,468/max�
• Pay Grade 16 DAG III�� Salary Range $111,069/min� $113,509/max
• Pay Grade 18 DAG IV�� Salary Range $122,094/min� $128,010/max�
• Pay Grade 20 DAG V�� Salary Range $137,215min� $147,318/max

Job Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine appropriate resolutions, and anticipate legal issues. They should also be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with other DAGs, support staff, and court personnel. The position requires initiative and the ability to learn and apply relevant laws and court rules, as well as to develop and demonstrate strong courtroom skills. Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required; however, applicants must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may close prior to stated closing date upon filling the vacant positions. This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Conditions of Hire

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

Department of Justice�Benefits Include:

• 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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at�https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.