Job Title: Attorney I Job Responsibilities: The Attorney I role within the Public Defender department involves a comprehensive range of legal duties primarily focused on representing clients in various legal proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Representing clients at preliminary hearings in Magisterial District Courts and juvenile clients in all Juvenile Justice System proceedings. - Handling miscellaneous matters in the Court of Common Pleas, as well as appellate
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Participate in structured training programs to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for the role of an Assistant Public Defender. - Accompany and observe experienced attorneys during various phases of legal proceedings to gain practical insights and experience. - Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft legal documents, motions, briefs, and other necessary paperwork under the supervision of experienced
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General II/III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) II/III within the Medicaid Fraud Control Section (MFCS) of the Criminal Law Division is tasked with investigating and prosecuting cases involving Medicaid Fraud and the Neglect of Care-Dependent Persons. The MFCS primarily targets providers who defraud the Medicaid program and engage in abusive practices towards care-dependent individuals. The responsibilities include: - Conduc
Job Title Senior Assistant Solicitor Affirmative and Complex Litigation Job Responsibilities The Senior Assistant Solicitor for Affirmative & Complex Litigation will primarily be responsible for developing the County’s affirmative litigation program and managing both affirmative and defensive trials and appeals in state and federal courts. This role involves tackling novel legal issues, constitutional concerns, and cases that aim to implement local, statewide, and natio...
Job Title Deputy Attorney General II/III Job Responsibilities The Deputy Attorney General II/III positions within the Medicaid Fraud Control Section (MFCS) of the Criminal Law Division focus primarily on investigating and prosecuting white-collar corporate financial fraud and neglect in nursing homes and other care facilities. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting complex, white-collar criminal investigations involving Medicaid Fraud and Neglect of Care-Dependent Per
Job Title: 2026 Honors Fellowship Attorney - Appeals and Grand Jury Section Job Responsibilities: The Honors Fellowship Attorney in the Appeals and Grand Jury Section of the Criminal Law Division is responsible for engaging in appellate and post-conviction litigation related to cases that have been investigated or prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General. This includes handling cases involving public corruption, human trafficking, large-scale drug dealing, and governme
Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Unit The candidate will maintain a caseload of clients with serious mental health diagnoses and/or intellectual disabilities through every aspect of criminal and/or civil commitment proceedings. Develop expertise in mental health/intellectual disability law and social services related to representation in criminal and civil commitment proceedings. Direct personal consultation with clients from the inception of the legal proceedings th
Public Defender Duties: The candidate’s responsibilities include management of all cases assigned to the major felony unit (primarily homicides, Felony 1 and Felony 2 cases) to ensure that Office of the Public Defender clients receives quality legal representation in all aspects of their cases. Training and supervision for all Assistant Public Defenders assigned to the major felony unit. Review initial arrest paperwork, identify the specific needs in each case - investigat...
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General I-V Defensive Litigation Unit Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) in the Civil Division’s Defensive Litigation Unit (DLU) are tasked with defending the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in a wide array of civil litigation matters. This includes handling cases related to employment and civil rights actions, with a primary focus on civil rights/constitutional law, employment law, and litigation initiated by...
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General II-V, Office of Unclaimed Property & State Lottery Office Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to the Office of Unclaimed Property and the State Lottery Office, which are divisions of the Delaware Department of Finance. Key responsibilities include: - Representing the State Escheator and the Office of Unclaimed Property in the administration of the State's Un
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General II-V Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) is tasked with representing the Department of Human Resources within the Civil Division, Departments and Agencies Unit. The DAG's primary responsibilities include providing legal advice on labor and employment issues, employee benefits, Merit Rules, collective bargaining, personnel management, and procurement law compliance. Additional tasks involve drafting and reviewing legislat
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General I–V – Health Law Unit Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) in the Health Law Unit of the Civil Division is responsible for representing the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). This includes providing general counsel duties for various divisions within DHSS, such as the Division of Social Services, Division of Child Support Services, Delaware Health Care Commission, Health Resources Board, and the Behavior...
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General I-V - Criminal & Delinquency Unit/Family Division Job Responsibilities: The role of a Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal & Delinquency Unit within the Family Division involves handling a high volume of cases with several court calendars scheduled weekly. The responsibilities include drafting motions and briefs, conducting legal research, negotiating plea agreements, and taking matters to trial. Deputy Attorneys General are also respons
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General I-V - Criminal & Delinquency Unit/Family Division Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal & Delinquency Unit within the Family Division has the following responsibilities: - Drafting motions and briefs related to criminal cases. - Conducting legal research to support case preparation. - Extending and negotiating plea agreements with defense attorneys. - Taking matters to trial, representing the state in court proce
Job Title: Full-Time Assistant Public Defender – Post Disposition Unit Job Responsibilities: The Full-Time Assistant Public Defender in the Post Disposition Unit is responsible for representing incarcerated individuals in litigation after sentencing. The role involves various duties essential to the post-disposition process, which include: - Screening and evaluating potential clients for eligibility under specific Delaware statutes (11 Del. C. § 4217 for compassionate re...
Job Title: Full-Time Assistant Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Defend clients in Kent County as part of the **Members Only**' Public Defender’s Office. - Handle a felony trial caseload in the Superior Court. - Represent clients at violation of probation hearings, specialty court proceedings, and other court calendars as required. - Provide legal defense services and ensure fair representation for clients. Education and Experience Information: - Must be admitted, or pending a...