Remote Deputy Attorney General I — Criminal & Delinquency Prosecution

Delaware LLC; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking motivated and skilled attorneys to join the Family Division’s Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to handle meaningful prosecution work involving both juvenile and adult criminal matters within Family Court.

Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload and play a critical role in protecting public safety, supporting victims, and advocating on behalf of the State, all while maintaining

Qualifications

• Membership in the Delaware Bar.
• Knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure.
• Strong courtroom advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal prosecution or litigation experience (preferred).
• Experience handling Family Court, juvenile, or domestic violence matters (preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute adult misdemeanor cases, including domestic violence offenses and specialized child abuse cases.
• Ability to gain experience handling juvenile delinquency and truancy matters.
• Review evidence, police reports, and case materials to determine charges and case strategy.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Negotiate plea agreements and make sentencing recommendations.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, court personnel, and partner agencies.
• Provide court coverage collaboratively with other attorneys in the Unit.

Skills

Criminal law

Criminal procedure

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Caseload management

Job description

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking motivated and skilled attorneys to join the Family Division’s Criminal & Delinquency Unit. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to handle meaningful prosecution work involving both juvenile and adult criminal matters within Family Court.

Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload and play a critical role in protecting public safety, supporting victims, and advocating on behalf of the State, all while maintaining