Deputy Attorney General I-V Child Support, Family Division

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief\r\nlaw enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold\r\ncivil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the\r\nFirst State.\r\n�\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General\r\nKathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the\r\nCriminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and\r\nPublic Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office\r\nof the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity\r\nand passion.\r\n�\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical\r\nsupport from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists,\r\nparaprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce\r\nconsumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to\r\nopen government, protect the abused, and much more.�\r\n

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) is\r\nseeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual for the Family Division,\r\nto serve in the Child Support Unit in New Castle County as a Deputy Attorney\r\nGeneral. The primary responsibility for the Deputy Attorney General in this\r\nUnit is to represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving the\r\nagency objectives of establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing orders\r\nfor support, the collection of support arrears, and providing general guidance\r\nand assistance to the Division of Child Support Services. This position has a\r\nhigh-volume caseload with daily litigation and appellate opportunities.\r\n�\r\nThis posting may close on or\r\nbefore the stated closing date upon filling the vacant position.\r\n

Career Ladder

The\r\nDeputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps/salaries are based on experience,\r\nskills, and the number of years barred. \r\n�\r\nFY\r\n27\r\n�\r\nPay\r\nGrade 12 DAG I��� Salary Range $86,664/min\r\n$95,329/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 14 DAG II�� Salary Range\r\n$100,562/min $105,468/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 16 DAG III� Salary Range\r\n$111,069/min $116,050/max\r\nPay\r\nGrade 18 DAG IV� Salary Range $122,094/min\r\n$130,056/max\r\n\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V�� Salary Range $137,215/min $147,318/max\r\n

Essential Functions

The primary responsibility for\r\nthe Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is to represent the Division of Child\r\nSupport Services in achieving the agency objectives of establishing paternity,\r\nestablishing and enforcing orders for support, the collection of support\r\narrears, and providing general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child\r\nSupport Services. This position has a high-volume caseload with daily\r\nlitigation and appellate opportunities. The DAG will appear in Family Court on\r\nbehalf of the Division, prepare legal filings and briefs, conduct legal\r\nresearch, negotiate settlements, manage complex family law matters, and\r\ncollaborate with agency staff to achieve the Division's mission.\r\n

Job Requirements

A qualified candidate's\r\nstrengths will include the ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet\r\ndeadlines, anticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively.\r\nCandidates must have the ability to learn and apply relevant laws, rules of\r\nevidence, and court rules. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and\r\nwritten communication skills. Related experience in Family Court is preferred.\r\nThe position will require some statewide travel to various meetings, trainings,\r\nand hearings. Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required, but applicant\r\nmust be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 55.\r\nCandidates should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment to public\r\nservice, and flexibility with casual/seasonal employment terms.\r\n

Additional Posting Information

�\r\nPlease be sure to upload a\r\nrecent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this\r\nposting.\r\n�\r\nThis position is exempt from\r\nthe State of Delaware Merit System.�\r\n

Conditions of Hire

�\r\nEmployment is contingent upon\r\nsatisfactory background checks.\r\n�\r\nDirect deposit of paychecks is\r\nrequired as a condition of hire.\r\n�\r\nApplicants must be legally\r\nauthorized to work in the United States.\r\n�\r\nThis position is a\r\nclassification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor\r\norganization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for\r\ncollective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment,\r\nin accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.\r\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its\r\nindividual terms.\r\n

Benefits

Department\r\nof Justice Benefits Include:\r\n�\r\nMay be eligible Loan\r\nforgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware healthcare\r\nplan.\r\n�\r\nState of Delaware pension plan.\r\n�\r\nOver 4 weeks of vacation per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\n12 weeks of paid parental\r\nleave.\r\nTo\r\nlearn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website\r\nat https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations\r\nare available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application\r\nand employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please\r\ncall (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number\r\n1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\n�\r\nThe\r\nState of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse\r\nworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of\r\nDelaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability\r\nstatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity\r\nor expression.\r\n