Deputy Attorney General I- V

Recruitment #041923-MUAF25-150100

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Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has 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 & 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 investigators, social workers, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Family Division, to serve in the Child Protection Unit in Sussex County. This Deputy Attorney General primarily represents the Division of Family Services (“DFS”) in their often complex Dependency, Abuse and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of Parental Rights hearings and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court.  This Deputy Attorney General also represents DFS in Supreme Court appeals resulting from the various hearings.  Deputy Attorney Generals in the Unit attend court hearings as well as draft, file and respond to pleadings in the Family Court.  They also participate in case planning meetings with DFS and prepare appellate briefs.  This work is imperative for the protection of Delaware’s abused, dependent and neglected children and is extremely fulfilling. 

A qualified candidate’s 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.  

Career Ladder

The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills and the number of years barred.

Salary: 
Pay Grade A12 DAG I  Salary Range $65,000/min  $77,000/max 
Pay Grade A14 DAG II  Salary Range $82,000/min  $86,000/max 
Pay Grade A16 DAG III  Salary Range $91,000/min  $96,000/max
Pay Grade A18 DAG IV  Salary Range $101,000/min  $106,000/max 
Pay Grade A20 DAG V  Salary Range $112,000/min  $120,000/max 

Essential Functions

A qualified candidate’s 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.  

Job Requirements


1. Experience practicing as a barred attorney or recent law school graduate.

2.  States you are currently barred including the bar admission date.

3.  Past legal work experience.


Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 

Benefits

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
Stipend and overtime pay opportunities
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/