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 Delaware Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join our phenomenal team in the newly constituted Conviction Integrity Unity and serve as Assistant Unit Head with a focus on postconviction relief petitions including pardons commutations compassionate release and expungements. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for drafting motions and briefs conducting research and representing the State in Court hearings. This is a Unit with a high volume of cases.
**This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Delaware Department of Justice. **
Essential Functions
The primary focus of this Assistant Unit Head position will be to manage a demanding caseload of post-conviction petition responses coordinate with fellow deputy attorneys general for input and supervise support staff working on pardons commutations compassionate release and expungements. This unique position will also offer the opportunity to cross-train with the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust on claims of wrongful conviction.
As an Assistant Unit Head this individual will carry a caseload and also assist the Unit Head in the directing and managing of other administrative and support operations within the Unit coordination of assignments and training for all unit members and other managerial tasks as needed.
Job Requirements
A qualified candidates strengths will include experience prosecuting criminal cases and experience with pardons commutations and expungements is strongly preferred. Additional strengths will include a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure the ability to evaluate legal issues with accurate and effective legal research. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. Candidates must also have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and Court personnel. Membership in Delaware Bar required.
Additional Posting Information
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume or summary of work experience as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
Benefits
Required Experience:
IC
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
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 Delaware Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join our phenomenal team in the newly constituted Conviction Integrity Unity and serve as Assistant Unit Head with a focus on postconviction relief petitions including pardons commutations compassionate release and expungements. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for drafting motions and briefs conducting research and representing the State in Court hearings. This is a Unit with a high volume of cases.
**This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Delaware Department of Justice. **
Essential Functions
The primary focus of this Assistant Unit Head position will be to manage a demanding caseload of post-conviction petition responses coordinate with fellow deputy attorneys general for input and supervise support staff working on pardons commutations compassionate release and expungements. This unique position will also offer the opportunity to cross-train with the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust on claims of wrongful conviction.
As an Assistant Unit Head this individual will carry a caseload and also assist the Unit Head in the directing and managing of other administrative and support operations within the Unit coordination of assignments and training for all unit members and other managerial tasks as needed.
Job Requirements
A qualified candidates strengths will include experience prosecuting criminal cases and experience with pardons commutations and expungements is strongly preferred. Additional strengths will include a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure the ability to evaluate legal issues with accurate and effective legal research. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. Candidates must also have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and Court personnel. Membership in Delaware Bar required.
Additional Posting Information
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume or summary of work experience as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
Benefits
Required Experience:
IC
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