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Assistant Unit Head Deputy Attorney General I-V Child Support Unit

State Of Delaware


Job Location:

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
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 Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified attorney to serve as a Deputy Attorney. The selected candidate may be assigned to work in New Castle Kent or Sussex County.
Career Ladder
FY26

Salary:
Pay Grade 12 DAG I Salary Range $79508/min $87458/max
Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $92259/min $96760/max
Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $101898/min $106468/max
Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $112031/min $119317/max
Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $125885/min $135154/max
Essential Functions
The primary responsibility for the Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is to represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving the agency objectives of establishing paternity establishing and enforcing orders for support the collection of support arrears and providing general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child Support Services. This position has a high-volume caseload with daily litigation and appellate opportunities.
Job Requirements
A qualified candidates strengths will include the ability to work independently evaluate cases meet deadlines anticipate legal issues and research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply relevant laws rules of evidence and court rules. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Related experience in Family Court is preferred. The position will require some statewide travel to various meetings trainings and hearings.
Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits 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 forapplicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employmentprocess. To request an auxiliary aid orservice please call . TDDusers should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- forassistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer andvalues a diverse workforce. We stronglyencourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including racecolor religion age sex national origin disability status geneticsprotected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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