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Deputy Attorney General - Traffic Safety Resources/Misdemeanor Trial Unit (Criminal Division, Sussex Co. Casual/Seasonal up to 37.5 hour)

State of Delaware

DE · Posted April 29, 2026

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Opening Date: 4/29/2026. Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment: Casual/Seasonal. Salary: Hourly $44.44/min - $75.54/max. Pay Grade: 012 014 016 018 020 Shift Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Employment Type: Actual Vacancy Employment Term: Casual/Seasonal Agency: Legal/Office of Attorney General/Non-Merit-Exempt Location(s): 13 The Circle: (13 The Circle, Georgetown, DE, 19947) Summary: The Criminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General in Sussex County to join the Misdemeanor Trial Unit (MTU). This position will represent the State of Delaware in handling a high-volume and demanding criminal caseload, with a primary focus on DUI and traffic-related offenses, as well as other misdemeanor matters as needed. The Deputy Attorney General will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating criminal cases, determining appropriate charges and case resolutions, and making plea offers on a case-by-case basis. The position requires sound judgment in deciding which cases should proceed to trial and the ability to effectively prosecute those matters in court when they are not otherwise resolved.

**This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week. This is a non-pension eligible position and does not include healthcare or other benefits. Compensation is paid on an hourly basis.

Please note that casual/seasonal employment is subject to the limitations set forth in 29 Del. C. § 5903(17)a, and work hours may be adjusted in accordance with the State of Delaware’s authority to retain individuals in a casual/seasonal capacity**

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