Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Deputy Attorney General PositionThe Office of Attorney General (OAG) is a respected institution dedicated to legal excellence and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to offering the opportunity for meaningful work, employment with the OAG includes top-tier health care options, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and good work-life balance, including telework options. Employees enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged. This position's home office is designated as Harrisburg, though qualified candidates may have the opportunity to sit in an alternate regional office.

The selected candidate will be expected to travel to Harrisburg and/or areas within the Middle District of Pennsylvania for court and other duties as needed.Basic FunctionThrough this posting, the OAG is seeking an attorney to work in the Litigation Section in Harrisburg. Attorneys in this section defend claims involving civil rights, constitutional law, and employment law, while representing the Commonwealth, the OAG, the Governor, and other Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees. The majority of cases are in federal court. Each attorney on the team handles cases from service of legal process through posttrial motions and consultation with the Appellate Litigation Section on any appeals.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, possesses strong research and writing skills, and has the ability to independently manage a full caseload. While attorneys largely manage their own cases, they will receive support and guidance from both their supervisor and colleagues. The attorney also may be teamed up with more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult.As a Deputy Attorney General II (DAG II) gains experience, work increases in complexity and is performed with more independence. A Deputy Attorney General III (DAG III) will be assigned more complex and significant cases and works independently on most matters.

A Deputy Attorney General IV (DAG IV) works independently except in extraordinary cases. This position requires occasional travel for client meetings or site visits, travel to the federal or state courts within the Middle District of Pennsylvania for court appearances and occasional travel to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh based on case needs or required training events.Examples Of DutiesPrepares, tries, and argues cases in Pennsylvania in federal and state courtsPrepares motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, or other litigationWorks with the civil investigative team and directs factual investigations related to pending litigationConducts legal research related to pending litigationDrafts, serves, and responds to discovery requestsTakes and defends depositions of parties and witnesses, including expertsCounsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularlyWorks with the client to devise and implement litigation strategyUnderstands, participates in, and facilitates e-discovery effortsAnswers routine case-related correspondencePerforms additional and related work as requiredMinimum Experience and TrainingDeputy Attorney General II:Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal workDeputy Attorney General III:Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal workDeputy Attorney General IV:Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work