Deputy Attorney General I-V Felony Trial Unit

Job Description

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's 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 public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to join the dedicated team within the Criminal Division's Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County. Prosecutors in this unit prepare, present, and prosecute cases ranging from theft to murder in Delaware Superior Court. With a strong commitment to justice, they make a direct impact by protecting and restoring crime victims while contributing to offender rehabilitation. Additionally, prosecutors work closely with law enforcement, providing legal guidance and investigative support.

Candidates selected for these positions will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Members of the Felony Trial Unit appear in court weekly and try cases regularly, gaining significant courtroom experience and trial advocacy skills. Those chosen for these roles will develop a deep understanding of admissible evidence, command applicable statutes, and handle high-profile and complex jury trials, often becoming some of Delaware's finest trial attorneys.

Prosecutors will receive strong support from the experienced Sussex County leadership team, participate in extensive in-house training, and have access to national, regional, and local conferences.

The Deputy Attorneys General filling these positions will gain:
• Expertise in evidentiary and court rules, as well as applicable statutes
• Advanced negotiation and trial advocacy skills
• Proficiency in evaluating cases to ensure justice for victims, society, and defendants
• Effective time management skills to balance competent representation with personal well-being

These roles also provide invaluable experience working closely with law enforcement on investigations ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. Successful candidates will gain firsthand insight into the criminal justice system, developing skills and perspectives that set them apart as leaders in the field.

The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to join the dedicated team within the Criminal Division's Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County. Prosecutors in this unit prepare, present, and prosecute cases ranging from theft to murder in Delaware Superior Court. With a strong commitment to justice, they make a direct impact by protecting and restoring crime victims while contributing to offender rehabilitation. Additionally, prosecutors work closely with law enforcement, providing legal guidance and investigative support.

Candidates selected for these positions will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Members of the Felony Trial Unit appear in court weekly and try cases regularly, gaining significant courtroom experience and trial advocacy skills. Those chosen for these roles will develop a deep understanding of admissible evidence, command applicable statutes, and handle high-profile and complex jury trials, often becoming some of Delaware's finest trial attorneys.

Prosecutors will receive strong support from the experienced Sussex County leadership team, participate in extensive in-house training, and have access to national, regional, and local conferences.

The Deputy Attorneys General filling these positions will gain:
• Expertise in evidentiary and court rules, as well as applicable statutes
• Advanced negotiation and trial advocacy skills
• Proficiency in evaluating cases to ensure justice for victims, society, and defendants
• Effective time management skills to balance competent representation with personal well-being

These roles also provide invaluable experience working closely with law enforcement on investigations ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. Successful candidates will gain firsthand insight into the criminal justice system, developing skills and perspectives that set them apart as leaders in the field.

The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to join the dedicated team within the Criminal Division's Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County. Prosecutors in this unit prepare, present, and prosecute cases ranging from theft to murder in Delaware Superior Court. With a strong commitment to justice, they make a direct impact by protecting and restoring crime victims while contributing to offender rehabilitation. Additionally, prosecutors work closely with law enforcement, providing legal guidance and investigative support.

Candidates selected for these positions will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Members of the Felony Trial Unit appear in court weekly and try cases regularly, gaining significant courtroom experience and trial advocacy skills. Those chosen for these roles will develop a deep understanding of admissible evidence, command applicable statutes, and handle high-profile and complex jury trials, often becoming some of Delaware's finest trial attorneys.

Prosecutors will receive strong support from the experienced Sussex County leadership team, participate in extensive in-house training, and have access to national, regional, and local conferences.

The Deputy Attorneys General filling these positions will gain:
• Expertise in evidentiary and court rules, as well as applicable statutes
• Advanced negotiation and trial advocacy skills
• Proficiency in evaluating cases to ensure justice for victims, society, and defendants
• Effective time management skills to balance competent representation with personal well-being

These roles also provide invaluable experience working closely with law enforcement on investigations ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. Successful candidates will gain firsthand insight into the criminal justice system, developing skills and perspectives that set them apart as leaders in the field.

The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for a highly motivated and committed Deputy Attorney General to join the dedicated team within the Criminal Division's Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County. Prosecutors in this unit prepare, present, and prosecute cases ranging from theft to murder in Delaware Superior Court. With a strong commitment to justice, they make a direct impact by protecting and restoring crime victims while contributing to offender rehabilitation. Additionally, prosecutors work closely with law enforcement, providing legal guidance and investigative support.

Candidates selected for these positions will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Members of the Felony Trial Unit appear in court weekly and try cases regularly, gaining significant courtroom experience and trial advocacy skills. Those chosen for these roles will develop a deep understanding of admissible evidence, command applicable statutes, and handle high-profile and complex jury trials, often becoming some of Delaware's finest trial attorneys.

Prosecutors will receive strong support from the experienced Sussex County leadership team, participate in extensive in-house training, and have access to national, regional, and local conferences.

The Deputy Attorneys General filling these positions will gain:

• Expertise in evidentiary and court rules, as well as applicable statutes

• Advanced negotiation and trial advocacy skills

• Proficiency in evaluating cases to ensure justice for victims, society, and defendants

• Effective time management skills to balance competent representation with personal well-being

These roles also provide invaluable experience working closely with law enforcement on investigations ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. Successful candidates will gain firsthand insight into the criminal justice system, developing skills and perspectives that set them apart as leaders in the field.

Duties include determining which cases should be prosecuted, resolved through plea agreements, or taken to trial. Successful candidates will craft specific plea offers on a case-by-case basis and try cases that are not otherwise resolved. The selected applicants will handle a diverse range of criminal cases, meet with members of the public, and engage in plea negotiations with defense counsel.