Legal Assistant I - III - Criminal Division - Felony Trial Unit- Sussex County
State of Delaware
DE · $50k–$61k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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Opening Date: 11/7/2026. Closing Date: Open Type of Recruitment: Exempt-Non Merit. Salary: Yearly: 49,916 min - $61,235 max. Pay Grade: 10 12 14 Employment Type: Actual Vacancy Employment Term: Regular Agency: Legal/Office of Attorney General/Non-Merit-Exempt Summary: The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking exceptional, highly motivated individuals to join the Criminal Division as Legal Assistants in Sussex County.
If you are driven by purpose and ready to handle serious, impactful cases, the Criminal Division offers a career unlike any other. Make an impact where it matters most—on the front lines of justice. In this role, Legal Assistants assist Deputy Attorneys General in prosecuting serious and complex cases, including homicide, domestic violence, special victims, and other violent crimes, while protecting the communities of Sussex County.
In Sussex County, the Criminal Division comprises several specialized units, including the Misdemeanor Trial Unit, Felony Trial Unit, Felony Screening Unit, Special Victims Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Homicide Unit, and Violent Criminal Enterprise (VCE) Unit. This position will serve in the Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and processing legal documents, managing and organizing case files and evidence, assisting with grand jury and trial preparation, coordinating with police agencies, and maintaining communication with victims and witnesses throughout the litigation process, and would be responsible for indictments and discovery for cases.
The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and function both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a high-volume caseload are essential. View this Recruitment: Legal Assistant I - III - Criminal Division - Felony Trial Unit- Sussex County - #110726-MUAF50-150100