Asst. Unit Head/Deputy Attorney General -Conviction Integrity Unit *Internal/In-house Office of[...]

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.

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a Deputy Attorney General to join our phenomenal team in the newly constituted Conviction Integrity Unit and serve as Assistant Unit Head with a focus on post‑conviction relief petitions, including pardons, commutations, compassionate release, and expungements. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit are responsible for drafting motions and briefs, conducting research, and representing the State in Court hearings. This is a Unit with a high volume of cases.

Essential Functions

The primary focus of this Assistant Unit Head position will be to manage a demanding caseload of post‑conviction petition responses, coordinate with fellow deputy attorneys general for input and supervise support staff working on pardons, commutations, compassionate release, and expungements. This unique position will also offer the opportunity to cross‑train with the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust on claims of wrongful conviction.

As an Assistant Unit Head, this individual will carry a caseload and also assist the Unit Head in the directing and managing of other administrative and support operations within the Unit, coordination of assignments and training for all unit members, and other managerial tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

• Experience prosecuting criminal cases and experience with pardons, commutations, and expungements is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure, ability to evaluate legal issues with accurate and effective legal research.
• Ability to learn and apply the relevant laws and court rules.
• Ability to develop or maintain a good working relationship with other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff, and Court personnel.
• Membership in the Delaware Bar required.

Additional Posting Information

• 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 internal/in‑house only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Benefits

• 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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1‑800‑232‑5460 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.