The White Collar Crime Unit (“WCCU”) in the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General. The WCCU is based in New Castle County and prosecutes crimes that involve financial misconduct and such other criminal matters assigned by the Division Director. The WCCU also pursues civil actions under the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act for fraud committed against the government.
While this DAG will work as part of a team with the other members of the WCCU on the full range of WCCU cases, this DAG’s priority caseload will address matters involving Title 30 felony taxation offenses referred to the WCCU by the Criminal Investigations Section of the Division of Revenue.
Attorneys in the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division enjoy a 37.5-hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid work environment, no billable hours, generous paid time off, affordable benefits plans, free trainings and CLE, 12 weeks paid parental leave, exclusive public service student loan forgiveness programs, pension eligibility, and a supportive collaborative work environment.
Department of Justice Benefits Include:
- May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
- State of Delaware healthcare plan.
- State of Delaware pension plan.
- Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
- 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Responsibilities
This Deputy Attorney General, under the guidance of Unit leadership, will decide what cases should be prosecuted, which should plead out, what specific plea offers should be extended on a case by case basis, which cases should be resolved by a trial, and will try the cases that are not otherwise resolved. While based in New Castle County, the WCCU prosecutes criminal matters statewide and travel throughout the state, including muti-day court proceedings in Kent and Sussex Counties, may be necessary. Additional duties for the DAG would include the representing the Unit at meetings involving business crime issues (including with federal counterparts), meeting with referral agencies to address issues in the investigation and prosecution of cases within the Unit’s jurisdiction, performing intakes and reviewing cases for prosecution.
While this DAG will work as part of a team with the other members of the WCCU on the full range of WCCU cases, this DAG’s priority caseload will address matters involving Title 30 felony taxation offenses referred to the WCCU by the Criminal Investigations Section of the Division of Revenue.
Qualifications
Because the WCCU works closely with, and relies upon, our investigative partners throughout the State, the successful candidate must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other deputy attorneys general, investigative partners, support staff and court personnel.
This is a challenging position that provides an opportunity to investigate and litigate a wide range of matters including many large and complex frauds. This Deputy Attorney General should be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Candidates should have a record of solid academic achievement, relevant work experience, and good writing skills. Candidates should have an understanding of all facets of the investigation and litigation of complex criminal matters. Preferred skills include substantial felony trial experience, substantial experience handling document-intensive cases involving financial misconduct, and the ability to evaluate criminal cases. Familiarity with finance, tax, or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite. Membership in the Delaware Bar is required. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest.
Application Process
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Deputy Attorney General I-V – White Collar Crime Unit – State of Delaware
