Employment

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to join our Wilmington office in a full-time capacity defending clients in the Superior Court of New Castle County. To qualify, the attorney must be admitted, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar. Job duties will primarily include a felony trial caseload in the Superior Court and will also encompass defending clients at violation of probation hearings, specialty court proceedings, and other court calendars as needed.

Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred. Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field and litigation experience are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include:

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Additional Posting Information

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov.

Application end date: Until filled

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to fill a full-time capacity defending client in the Family Court of New Castle County, based in the Wilmington office. To qualify, the attorney must be admitted, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar. Job duties will primarily include an adult misdemeanor caseload in Family Court and will also encompass representing clients in violation of probation hearings, specialty courts, and other court calendars as needed

Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred. Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include:

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Additional Posting Information

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Application end date: Until filled

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic attorney to fill a full-time position as an attorney assigned to Family Court in and for Kent County, based in the Dover office. The attorney must be admitted to the Delaware Bar. Job duties will primarily include a misdemeanor and felony caseload in Family Court and will also encompass violation of probation hearings, specialty courts, and other court calendars as needed.

Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred. Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include:

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Additional Posting Information

This Limited Term position is covering Military Active Duty until September 2023.

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Application end date: Until filled

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to fill a full-time position as an attorney in Kent County, based in the Dover office. To qualify, the attorney must be admitted, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar. Job duties will primarily include either a misdemeanor and or felony caseload in the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court or Superior Court, and will also encompass violation of probation hearings, specialty courts, and other court calendars as needed. Court assignment to be completed upon hire and dependent upon experience.
Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred.

Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include:

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Additional Posting Information

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Application end date: Until filled

The Office of Defense Services is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual for a clerical position in our Kent County Office. This is a casual/seasonal position with an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour. The total hours per week are 29.75.

Casual seasonal employees are not eligible to participate in benefit programs provided by the state. This includes paid vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, health insurance, or pension.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class:

Accurately opening, maintaining, scanning and closing legal case files during litigation.
Data entry including updating, entering, modifying, retrieving and reporting on data in an established database.
Receiving/transferring incoming phone calls.
Greeting visitors, clients, and other guests, ensuring adherence to the office’s safety and professionalism expectations.
Additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements for General Clerical Staff

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Six months experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
Six months experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling, and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff, or others.
Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of administrative support practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, employees and public.
Proficient in all internal and external computer programs related to job duties, including but not limited to SharePoint, Word, Outlook, JIC, DELJIS, and E-Filing desired not essential.

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Selection and Interview in progress

The Office of Defense Service’s Public Defender Unit is seeking a highly motivated, organized, Masters Level human service professional for a full-time Forensic Social Specialist position in the Kent County Forensic Social Services (FSS) Unit based in our Dover office.

Essential Functions

The Forensic Social Specialist will provide assessment, mitigation and treatment service referrals to Public Defender clients. The Forensic Social Specialist will provide mitigation and support services to assist the attorneys in gathering background information, conducting evaluations, providing mitigation and implementing treatment and alternative sentencing plans as part of the Public Defender defense team.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class:

Interviews clients, family members, treatment providers and DOC personnel
Provides support services, which can include referrals to mental health treatment, employment, and housing services
Coordinates with community-based treatment providers and the criminal justice system
Writes mitigation reports and treatment plans for case resolution
Gathers and reviews records and assists with reentry efforts
Collaborates with attorneys as members of the defense team

Job Requirements

The candidate must possess:

A Master’s Degree in a human service field
Strong assessment, writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and clinical skills.
The ability to recognize and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions.
Interviewing experience and knowledge of applicable interviewing techniques
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-driven environment
Skill and ability in managing multiple projects at once.

Benefits

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2022.

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to fill a full-time position as an attorney in Sussex County, based in the Georgetown office. To qualify, the attorney must be admitted, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar. Job duties will primarily include either a misdemeanor and or felony caseload in the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court or Superior Court, and will also encompass violation of probation hearings, specialty courts, and other court calendars as needed. Court assignment to be completed upon hire and dependent upon experience.

Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred. Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field and litigation experience are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include:

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Additional Posting Information

The Office of Defense Services The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to ODS_HR@delaware.gov

Application end date: Until filled

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