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State of Delaware · 3 months ago

Deputy Attorney General II-V Felony Trial Unit Criminal Division - Kent County (multiple vacancies)

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$126K/yr - $135K/yr

The State of Delaware's Attorney General office is seeking two Deputy Attorneys General to join the Felony Trial Unit in Kent County. The role involves preparing, presenting, and prosecuting criminal cases in Delaware Superior Court, with a commitment to justice and support for crime victims while collaborating with law enforcement.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Deciding which cases should be prosecuted, which should be resolved with pleas, and which should be resolved with trials

Formulating specific plea offers on a case-by-case basis and trying cases which are not otherwise resolved

Handling a wide variety of criminal cases, meeting with members of the public, and conducting plea negotiations with defense counsel

Rotating on-call duties for homicide cases

Qualification

Trial advocacyEvidentiary rulesNegotiation skillsLegal researchCase evaluationTime managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Membership in the Delaware Bar is required

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

Strengths include the ability to evaluate cases, determine resolutions, and anticipate legal issues

Knowledge of up-to-date investigative methods and the ability to research accurately and effectively

Ability to communicate the legal issues in concise and thorough written and oral communications

Ability and determination to learn and apply the relevant laws and applicable Court rules

Ability to develop a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, investigators, support staff, court personnel, and other external agencies