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State of Delaware · 3 months ago

Dep. Attorney General - II-V - Special Victims Unit Criminal Division - Kent County

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $97K/yr

The State of Delaware's Attorney General's Office is seeking a dedicated attorney to join the Special Victims Unit in the Criminal Division, Kent County. This role focuses on advocating for vulnerable victims through expert prosecution, thorough investigations, and compassionate support.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage caseloads involving sexual assaults, as well as cases of child death, abuse, and neglect

Attend victim interviews at the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and conduct pre- and post-arrest intakes with investigators

Collaborate with medical professionals, detectives, and child welfare professionals to investigate cases, evaluate evidence for charging decisions, and prosecute crimes supported by the evidence

Share on-call responsibilities with other Deputy Attorneys General to assist police with after-hours investigations

Qualification

Membership in Delaware BarComplex investigationsMedical evidence understandingLegal researchJudgmentIndependent case trialRelationship building

Required

Membership in the Delaware Bar is required

Ability to manage complex investigations

Interest in, and willingness to learn and understand, medical evidence

Strong judgment in evaluating and resolving criminal cases

Capacity to anticipate and effectively research legal and medical issues in litigation

Ability to establish strong working relationships with detectives, medical personnel, child welfare professionals, other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and court personnel

Prepared to independently try serious cases and apply relevant laws and court rules