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Dover - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction


Delawares Attorney General the States 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 publics access to open government protect the abused and much more.

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the Special Victims Unit in Sussex County. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit work closely with medical professionals detectives and child welfare professionals to investigate sexual assaults child death abuse and neglect cases; evaluate available evidence for charging; and prosecute crimes supported by the evidence.

Essential Functions

As an AUH this individual will carry their own caseload of child death and murder child abuse and neglect and sexual assault cases in addition to assisting the Unit Head in the directing and managing of other Deputy Attorneys General administrative and support operations within the Unit; coordination of assignments and training for all unit members and other managerial tasks as needed. The AUH works closely with law enforcement child protection agencies and the Courts to address issues with the cases as well as having on call responsibilities to assist police with after-hours investigations.

Job 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. This candidate must be able to manage complex investigations evaluate cases determine resolutions and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and addition the candidate must be able to develop a good working relationship with detectives medical personnel child welfare professionals other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and Court personnel. Delaware Bar membership is required.

Additional Posting Information

  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
  • This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
  • This posting may close before 10/07/2025 upon filling the vacant position

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 JusticeBenefits 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 are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.



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