Unit HeadDeputy Attorney General Felony Trial Unit Kent County

DelawaresAttorney General the States chief law enforcement officer has a broadresponsibility to combat crime uphold civil rights safeguard families fightfraud and protect consumers in the First State.

Inmeeting this mission Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams oftalented lawyers and staff in the Criminal Civil Family Fraud and ConsumerProtection and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated toserving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

DeputyAttorneys General with critical support from criminal special investigatorsvictim service specialists paraprofessionals and administrative staffprosecute criminal cases enforce consumer laws provide counsel to stateagencies ensure the publics access to open government protect the abusedand much more.

The Criminal Division Felony Trial Unit in Kent Countyseeks to fill the supervisory position of Deputy Attorney General UnitHead.

This Unit Head (UH) willoversee the overall management of the Kent County Felony Trial Unit. The Unitprosecutes most felony cases arising in Kent County except for mattersassigned to the Special Victims Unit. The UH is expected to maintain strongworking relationships with local police agencies the Court and the addition to managing cases anddaily operations the UH will mentor and train Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs)and administrative staff and must be willing to observe DAGs in trial and othercourt proceedings to provide feedback and support. The role includessupervising DAGs and staff addressing personnel matters and allocating workassignments. The UH also provides case guidancedetermining which cases shouldproceed to prosecution be resolved through plea offers or go to trial.

A candidate for this leadership position should have theskills necessary to effectively manage staff engage Deputy Attorneys Generalin trainings and have a high proficiency in criminal prosecution. Strengthsshould include the ability to evaluate and try criminal cases determineresolutions and anticipate legal have or be able to develop a good working relationship with otherDeputy Attorneys General support staff and Court personnel. Must have demonstrated ability to try casesin Superior Court and thorough knowledge of relevant laws and courtrules. Membership in the is Delaware Barrequired.

• 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.

• 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 benefitpackage please visit our website at are available for applicantswith disabilities in all phases of the application and employmentprocess. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call .TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- forassistance.

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