Deputy Attorney General I-V/Child Protection Unit - New Castle, Kent or Sussex County Family Division - casual seasonal (up to 37.5 hrs)

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.

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Family Division, to serve in the Child Protection Unit.

This position may be based in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.

This Deputy Attorney General primarily represents the Division of Family Services (“DFS”) in their often, complex Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of Parental Rights hearings and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings before the Family Court. This Deputy Attorney General also represents DFS in Supreme Court appeals resulting from the various hearings. Deputy Attorneys General in the Unit attend hearings as well as draft, file and respond to pleadings in the Family Court. They also participate in case planning meetings with DFS and prepare appellate briefs. This work is imperative for the protection of Delaware’s abuse, dependent and neglected children and is extremely fulfilling.

• This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is non-pension eligible without healthcare and/or other benefits**
  
  

Career Ladder

Salary

Pay Grade A12 DAG I Hourly Salary Range $40.77/min $44.85/max

Pay Grade A14 DAG II Hourly Salary Range $47.31/min $49.62/max

Pay Grade A16 DAG III Hourly Salary Range $52.25/min $53.40/max

Pay Grade A18 DAG IV Hourly Salary Range $57.44/min $60.22/max

Pay Grade A20 DAG V Hourly Salary Range $64.55/min $69.30/max

Job Requirements

A qualified candidate’s strengths will include the ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet deadlines, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. Candidates must have the ability to learn and apply relevant laws, rules of evidence, and court rules. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Related experience in Family Court is preferred. The position will require some statewide travel to various meetings, trainings and hearings. Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required, but applicant must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.

Additional Posting Information

• This is a Casual/Seasonal position, exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• This posting may close before 11/20/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
  
  

Conditions of Hire

• 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.
  
  

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.

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.