Deputy Attorney General I-V/Child Protection Unit - Casual/Seasonal 37.5 hrs*re-post*

Introduction

\r\n\r\nDelaware's\r\nAttorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad\r\nresponsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight\r\nfraud, and protect consumers in the First State.\r\nIn meeting\r\nthis mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented\r\nlawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer\r\nProtection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than\r\n500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to\r\nserving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.\r\n\r\n\r\nDeputy\r\nAttorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators,\r\nvictim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff,\r\nprosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state\r\nagencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused,\r\nand much more\r\n

Summary Statement

\r\nThe\r\nDepartment of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Family\r\nDivision, to serve in the Child Protection Unit.�\r\nThis\r\nposition may be based in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.\r\nThis Deputy\r\nAttorney General primarily represents the Division of Family Services (“DFS”)\r\nin their often, complex Dependency and Neglect Custody hearings, Termination of\r\nParental Rights hearings and Child Protection Registry Substantiation hearings\r\nbefore the Family Court.� This Deputy Attorney General also represents DFS\r\nin Supreme Court appeals resulting from the various hearings.� Deputy\r\nAttorneys General in the Unit attend hearings as well as draft, file and\r\nrespond to pleadings in the Family Court.� They also participate in case\r\nplanning meetings with DFS and prepare appellate briefs.� This work is\r\nimperative for the protection of Delaware’s abuse, dependent and neglected\r\nchildren and is extremely fulfilling.�\r\n�**This is a\r\nCasual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week\r\nand is non-pension eligible without healthcare and/or other benefits**\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Career Ladder

\r\nSalary:�\r\nPay Grade\r\nA12 DAG I������������ Hourly\r\nSalary Range $40.77/min� $44.85/max�\r\nPay Grade\r\nA14 DAG II����������� Hourly\r\nSalary Range $47.31/min� $49.62/max�\r\nPay Grade\r\nA16 DAG III���������� Hourly\r\nSalary Range $52.25/min� $53.40/max\r\nPay Grade\r\nA18 DAG IV� ������� Hourly Salary\r\nRange $57.44/min� $60.22/max�\r\nPay Grade\r\nA20 DAG V���������� Hourly\r\nSalary Range $64.55/min� $69.30/max�\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

A qualified candidate’s strengths\r\nwill include the ability to work independently, evaluate cases, meet deadlines,\r\nanticipate 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\r\npreferred. The position will require some statewide travel to various meetings,\r\ntrainings and hearings.� Membership in the Delaware Bar is not required,\r\nbut applicant must be eligible for limited admission pursuant to Supreme Court\r\nRule 55.�\r\n

Additional Posting Information

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

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Employment is contingent upon\r\n satisfactory background checks.\r\n\r\n\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is\r\n required as a condition of hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n Applicants must be legally\r\n authorized to work in the United States.\r\n\r\n\r\n This position is a\r\n classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative\r\n (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their\r\n representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and\r\n conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and\r\n Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a\r\n collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n

Accommodations

\r\n\r\nAccommodations\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\n\r\nThe State\r\nof Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We\r\nstrongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware\r\nincluding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,\r\ngenetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or\r\nexpression.\r\n\r\n\r\n