Deputy Attorney GeneralChief Prosecutor for Sussex County InternalIn-house

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.

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney to serve as Chief County Prosecutor (CCP) for the Sussex County Criminal Division. This key leadership role oversees the overall management and supervision of the Division which includes the Felony Trial Unit Misdemeanor Trial Unit Felony Screening Unit and Special Victims Unit as well as all assigned Deputy Attorneys General investigators and support staff.The Chief County Prosecutor provides strategic direction and guidance on prosecutorial priorities policies and legal strategies to ensure the fair efficient and effective enforcement of criminal law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership sound judgment and a commitment to justice and public service.

Job Requirements:

Juris Doctor (J.D.): Must possess a law degree from an accredited institution.

Bar admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the Delaware bar association.

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting

• 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.

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.

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.