Opening Date: 7/2/2026. Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment: Exempt-Non Merit. Salary: Hourly: $44.44/min - $ 75.54/max (FY27). Pay Grade: 12 14 16 18 20 Shift Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Employment Type: Actual Vacancy Employment Term: Casual/Seasonal Summary: The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual for the Family Division, to serve in the Child Support Unit in New Castle County as a Deputy Attorney General. The primary responsibility for the Deputy Attorney General in this Unit is to represent the Division of Child Support Services in achieving the agency objectives of establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing orders for support, the collection of support arrears, and providing general guidance and assistance to the Division of Child Support Services. This position has a high-volume caseload with daily litigation and appellate opportunities.

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. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment to public service, and flexibility with casual/seasonal employment terms.

This is a casual seasonal position that is non-pension-eligible and does not include health care or other benefits. This position is approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week and is paid on an hourly basis for hours worked. View this Recruitment: Deputy Attorney General I-V Casual/Seasonal (Family, Child Support, New Castle County) - #070126-UUAF21-150100