Casual Seasonal Deputy Attorney General II-V - Special Victims Unit (up to 29.75 hrs) Criminal Divis

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. 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 Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as the Special Victims Unit in Kent County. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit 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 Career Ladder Salary Pay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,4680/max Pay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $1113,509/max Pay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $117,440/max Pay Grade 20 DAG V Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max Essential Functions The Deputy Attorney General will be required to decide what cases should be prosecuted, whether plea offers should be made on a case-by-case basis, and what cases should proceed to trial. The Deputy Attorney General will then be required to try cases that are not otherwise resolved. Job Requirements The Deputy Attorney General must possess the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. This candidate must be able to manage investigations, evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research accurately and effectively. In addition, the candidate 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. Moreover, it is expected that this prosecutor must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Finally, the Deputy Attorney General must have the ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules. 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 the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). Conditions of Hire Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks. Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Benefits Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Delaware