Assistant County Attorney Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief\r\nlaw enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold\r\ncivil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the\r\nFirst State.\r\n\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General\r\nKathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the\r\nCriminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and\r\nPublic Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office\r\nof the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity\r\nand passion.\r\n\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical\r\nsupport from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists,\r\nparaprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce\r\nconsumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to\r\nopen government, protect the abused, and much more.\r\n

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the New Castle County Felony Trail Unit.\r\n

Career Ladder

FY\r\n27\r\n\r\nPay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $86,664/min $95,329.00/max\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,468/max\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $113,509/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $128,010/max\r\n\r\n\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215min $147,318/max\r\n

Essential Functions

This Assistant Unit Head (AUH)\r\nwill serve with 2 other AUHs in assisting with the management of the New Castle\r\nCounty Felony Trial Unit which consists of 15 Deputy Attorneys General, 6 Legal\r\nAssistants and 6 Legal Administrative Specialists. The New Castle County\r\nFelony Trial Unit prosecutes all felonies that occur in New Castle County\r\nexcept for homicides, sex offenses, and those related to domestic\r\nviolence. An AUH must have a strong working relationship with police\r\nagencies in New Castle County, the Court, and the defense bar. The AUH\r\nmust be available for mentoring and training other Deputy Attorneys General and\r\nadministrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and\r\nconducting other managerial tasks as needed. The AUH must be willing to\r\nobserve Deputy Attorneys General in trial and during other Court proceedings to\r\nprovide feedback and assist if issues arise. In addition to managerial\r\nresponsibilities, the AUH will manage their own caseload and bring on other\r\nDeputy Attorneys General to try cases that proceed to trial.\r\n

Job Requirements

A candidate for this leadership\r\nposition should have the skills necessary to effectively manage staff, engage\r\nDeputy Attorneys General in trainings, and have a high proficiency in criminal\r\nprosecution. This candidate must be able to evaluate cases, determine\r\nresolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research\r\naccurately and effectively. Delaware Bar membership is required.\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\nPlease be sure to upload a\r\nrecent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this\r\nposting.\r\n\r\nThis position is exempt from\r\nthe State of Delaware Merit System.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n\r\nEmployment is contingent upon\r\nsatisfactory background checks.\r\n\r\nDirect deposit of paychecks is\r\nrequired as a condition of hire.\r\n\r\nApplicants must be legally\r\nauthorized to work in the United States.\r\n\r\nThis position is a\r\nclassification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor\r\norganization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for\r\ncollective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment,\r\nin accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.\r\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its\r\nindividual terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

Department\r\nof Justice Benefits Include:\r\n\r\nMay be eligible Loan\r\nforgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n\r\nState of Delaware healthcare\r\nplan.\r\n\r\nState of Delaware pension plan.\r\n\r\nOver 4 weeks of vacation per\r\nyear.\r\n\r\n3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\nyear.\r\n\r\n12 weeks of paid parental\r\nleave.\r\n\r\n\r\nTo\r\nlearn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website\r\nat https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations\r\nare available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application\r\nand employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please\r\ncall (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number\r\n1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\n\r\nThe\r\nState of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse\r\nworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of\r\nDelaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability\r\nstatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity\r\nor expression.\r\n