Deputy Attorney General II/III/IV
About The Position
This is an appellate position in the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division, which includes handling of state criminal appeals, as well as proceedings under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act and federal habeas corpus matters. A primary job requirement is excellent written and oral advocacy skill. Experience with evidentiary hearings or trials is preferred. The Appeals and Grand Jury Section represents the Commonwealth in direct appeals from criminal convictions, in proceedings under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act, and in federal habeas corpus litigation. The section also provides legal advice and support to other attorneys, both in the Office and throughout the Commonwealth, on matters relating to law enforcement. The section’s work arises from prosecutions within the Office’s jurisdiction, as well as referrals from local District Attorneys due to a lack of resources or a conflict of interest. Attorneys must also be able to exercise sound prosecutorial judgment and to manage an independent caseload. Although attorneys will be headquartered at a specific location, some travel will be necessary for hearings in state post-conviction and federal habeas actions, as well as appellate arguments.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of law
- Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Deputy Attorney General II: a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
- Deputy Attorney General III: a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
- Deputy Attorney General IV: a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
Nice To Haves
- Experience with evidentiary hearings or trials is preferred
Responsibilities
- Responds to petitions under the Post Conviction Relief Act and other post-conviction motions, and represents the Commonwealth in evidentiary hearings in such matters
- Represents the Commonwealth in federal habeas corpus litigation, drafting answers and responding to motions, and appearing in evidentiary hearings in federal court
- Represents the Commonwealth and defends judgments of conviction and sentence on direct appeal, and represents the Commonwealth as the appellant in criminal matters
- Performs additional and related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
