Unit HeadDeputy Attorney General Criminal DivisionSussex

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Unit Head for the Misdemeanor Trial Unit in Sussex County. The Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) in this Unit represent the State of Delaware in handling a large caseload of misdemeanor calendars. This Unit is a fast-paced and high-volume Unit which requires the DAGs to have a thorough knowledge of court rules and procedures. The DAGs are required to decide what cases should be prosecuted which should plead out what specific plea offers should be on a case-by-case basis which cases should be resolved by a trial and try the ones that are not otherwise resolved.

Essential Functions

The Unit Head is responsible for the supervision of Deputy Attorneys General and administrative and support operations within the Unit; coordination of assignments and training for all unit members and coverage of other managerial tasks as needed. This includes the management of personnel issues and allocating work assignments. The Unit Head will provide guidance to DAGs within the Unit to determine which cases should be prosecuted which should plead out which types of plea offers should be extended and which cases should be resolved by a trial. This Unit Head must be available for mentoring and training other Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as needed. The Unit Head will assist the DOJ and the Units DAGs with Community Engagement programs. The Unit Head will carry their own criminal caseload including homicide cases.

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. Strengths should include the ability to evaluate and try criminal cases determine resolutions and anticipate legal issues. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to try cases in Superior Court and have a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules. The candidate must have a command of DUI law and litigation strategies. The candidate must have the ability to train attorneys of varying skill levels and abilities and a desire to engage in community-based addition the candidate must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff other attorneys and Court personnel. Delaware Bar membership is required.

Additional Posting Information

This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.

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.

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.

IntroductionDelawares 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 tale...

Introduction

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Additional Posting Information

This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.

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.

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Unit HeadDeputy Attorney General Criminal DivisionSussex

Dover, NH - USA

Job Summary

Introduction

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Introduction

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Key Skills

About Company

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