What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General - Misdemeanor Trial Unit position at State of Delaware?
Introduction
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.
Summary Statement
The Delaware Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Trial Unit seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve in a leadership position as an Assistant Unit Head in Sussex County. Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) in the Misdemeanor Trial 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 will be 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. The Assistant Unit Head will supervise the DAGs in this Unit and will report to the Unit Head. The Assistant Unit Head, at the Unit Head’s direction, must be available for mentoring and training other DAGs and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as requested by the Unit Head. The Assistant Unit Head will assist the DOJ and the Unit’s DAGs with Community Engagement programs.
Essential Functions
As Assistant Unit Head this individual will assist the Unit Head in all aspects of managing the Unit while carrying a caseload, including homicide cases. This DAG must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other DAGs, administrative support staff, other attorneys, court personnel, and the public and must have the ability and determination to learn new areas of the law to guide and support the DAGs in this Unit.
Job Requirements
Strengths should include the ability to evaluate and try criminal cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to try cases and a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules. The candidate should 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 programs. Membership in the Delaware Bar is required.
Additional Posting Information
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
- This posting may close before 2 / 21 / 2025 upon filling the vacant position.
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
Department of Justice Benefits Include :
Salary : $122,920
