Closing Date: 25th April, 2024
Description:
Introduction:
A Government Entity'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
Criminal Division, Sussex County, seeks a Deputy Attorney General for
the Special Victims Unit. The mission of the Criminal Division is to
represent the State in all criminal prosecutions and, in so doing,
safeguard the human rights of victims and their families and the
constitutional rights of the accused. Prosecutors in the Criminal
Division prepare, present, and prosecute cases ranging from traffic
violations through murder before Delaware Superior Court. Additionally,
prosecutors work in conjunction with law enforcement agencies by
providing legal support and assistance with investigations.
Career Ladder
The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills and the number of years barred.
Essential Functions:
This Deputy Attorney General will handle a caseload consisting of sexual assaults, and child death, abuse, and neglect cases. This Deputy Attorney General will attend victim interviews at the Children's Advocacy Center (“CAC”) and conduct pre and post arrest intakes with investigators. This Deputy Attorney General will work closely with medical professionals, detectives, and child welfare professionals to investigate sexual assaults, child death, abuse and neglect cases; evaluate available evidence for charging; and prosecute crimes supported by the evidence. This Deputy Attorney General will share on call responsibilities with other Deputy Attorneys General to assist police with after-hours investigations.
Job Requirements:
Strengths
should include the ability to manage complex investigations; an
interest in, and the willingness to learn and understand, medical
evidence; the ability to evaluate criminal cases and exercise
appropriate judgment in case charging and resolution; and the ability to
anticipate issues in litigation with the ability to research legal and
medical issues accurately and effectively. This Deputy Attorney General
must be able to develop a good working relationship with detectives,
medical personnel, child welfare professionals, other Deputy Attorneys
General, support staff and Court personnel. This Deputy Attorney General
must have the ability to independently try serious cases and learn and
apply relevant laws and court rules to cases.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting may close before 4/25/2024 upon filling the vacant position.
- 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.
Conditions Of Hire
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States..
