State of Delaware · 17 hours ago
Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General - Criminal Division/Sussex Misdemeanor Trial Unit - Internal/In-house posting
Delaware, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe State of Delaware's Attorney General is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Unit Head for the Misdemeanor Trial Unit in Sussex County. This role involves supervising Deputy Attorneys General, managing case assignments, and handling a large caseload of misdemeanor cases, while also providing training and community engagement support.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Unit Head is responsible for the supervision of Deputy Attorneys General and administrative and support operations within the Unit; coordination of assignments and training for all unit members, and coverage of other managerial tasks as needed
This includes the management of personnel issues and allocating work assignments
The Unit Head will provide guidance to DAGs within the Unit to determine which cases should be prosecuted, which should plead out, which types of plea offers should be extended, and which cases should be resolved by a trial
This Unit Head must be available for mentoring and training other Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as needed
The Unit Head will assist the DOJ and the Unit’s DAGs with Community Engagement programs
The Unit Head will carry their own criminal caseload, including homicide cases
Qualification
Required
Skills necessary to effectively manage staff
Engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings
High proficiency in criminal prosecution
Ability to evaluate and try criminal cases
Determine resolutions and anticipate legal issues
Demonstrated ability to try cases in Superior Court
Thorough knowledge of relevant laws and court rules
Command of DUI law and litigation strategies
Ability to train attorneys of varying skill levels and abilities
Desire to engage in community-based programs
Good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, other attorneys, and Court personnel
Delaware Bar membership
Benefits
May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
State of Delaware healthcare plan.
State of Delaware pension plan.
Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Company
State of Delaware
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