Assistant Unit Head​/Deputy Attorney General - Felony Trial Unit

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.

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.

The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head (AUH) for the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit in New Castle County.

• Serve with two other AUHs in managing the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit, which consists of 15 Deputy Attorneys General, 6 Legal Assistants, and 6 Legal Administrative Specialists.
• Oversee the unit’s prosecution of all felonies that occur in New Castle County except for homicides, sex offenses, and those related to domestic violence.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with police agencies, the court, and the defense bar.
• Provide mentoring and training for Deputy Attorneys General and administrative staff while overseeing cases and operations within the Unit and conducting other managerial tasks as needed.
• Observe Deputy Attorneys General in trial and during other court proceedings to provide feedback and assist if issues arise.
• Manage own caseload and bring other Deputy Attorneys General to try cases that proceed to trial.

• Leverage strong management skills to guide staff and engage Deputy Attorneys General in trainings.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in criminal prosecution, evaluating cases, determining resolutions, and anticipating legal issues.
• Research accurately and effectively to support case strategy.
• Hold Delaware Bar membership.

Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume or summary of work experience 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 2/12/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.

• May be eligible for 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.
• Possible Overtime and Stipend Opportunities.

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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.