Deputy Attorney General I-V - Misdemeanor Trial Unit

at State of Delaware in Dover, Delaware, United States

Job Description

The Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Trial Unit, in Kent County, seeks a Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) to represent the State of Delaware in handling a large caseload of misdemeanor calendars. 

This position is centrally located in historic Dover, Delaware, a short drive from Delaware’s scenic beaches and a comfortable commute from New Castle County.  The lawyer selected for this position will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fulfilling, and dynamic team environment.  Those who work in the Criminal Division have a strong dedication to justice and make an immediate impact in the lives of others, by both protecting and restoring crime victims and crafting the rehabilitation of offenders. 

Prosecutors are in Court on a weekly basis and try cases regularly, gaining valuable courtroom skills. Successful applicants will receive support from our experienced Kent County leadership team. There are numerous in-house trainings as well as the opportunity to attend national, regional, and local conferences and seminars.  The Deputy Attorney General filling this position should be prepared to gain:

• A keen understanding of evidentiary rules, court rules and decorum, and applicable statutes
• Excellent negotiation and trial advocacy skills
• The correct way to evaluate a case to ensure justice for victims, society, and defendants
• Time management skills to allow competent representation as well as work-life balance.

The skills honed with the Criminal Division allow Deputy Attorneys General to become some of the best trial attorneys in Delaware. 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.