Deputy Attorney General II/III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Through 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law
Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG II)
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG III)
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG IV)

Nice To Haves

Excellent communicator
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to independently manage a full caseload

Responsibilities

Prepares, tries, and argues cases in Pennsylvania in federal and state courts
Prepares motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, or other litigation
Works with the civil investigative team and directs factual investigations related to pending litigation
Conducts legal research related to pending litigation
Drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests
Takes and defends depositions of parties and witnesses, including experts
Counsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularly
Works with the client to devise and implement litigation strategy
Understands, participates in, and facilitates e-discovery efforts
Answers routine case-related correspondence
Performs additional and related work as required