Deputy Attorney General II/III

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General • Harrisburg, PA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney for the Litigation Section of its Civil Law Division in Harrisburg. The attorney defends claims involving civil rights, constitutional law, and employment law on behalf of the Commonwealth, the OAG, the Governor, and other Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees. Most cases are in federal court. Attorneys handle matters from service of legal process through posttrial motions and consult with the Appellate Litigation Section regarding appeals. The role requires strong communication, research, and writing skills and the ability to manage a full caseload independently, with guidance from supervisors and colleagues. Attorneys may work with more senior attorneys on particularly complex matters. A DAG II takes on increasingly complex work with greater independence as experience grows; a DAG III handles more complex and significant cases and works independently on most matters. Occasional travel is required for client meetings, site visits, court appearances in federal or state courts within the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and, depending on case needs or training, travel to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. The position is full-time and non-civil service, non-union. It is based in Harrisburg and requires reporting to the headquarters location at least two days per week, with the possibility of teleworking the remainder of the week based on preference and business need. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting salary is $80,000 for DAG II or $91,423 for DAG III.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• For Deputy Attorney General II: at least three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.
• For Deputy Attorney General III: at least six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.
• Excellent communication skills, strong research and writing skills, and ability to independently manage a full caseload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, try, and argue cases in Pennsylvania federal and state courts.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers for lawsuits, trials, hearings, and other litigation.
• Work with the civil investigative team and direct factual investigations related to pending litigation.
• Conduct legal research related to pending litigation.
• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses, including experts.
• Counsel clients regarding case-related activities and interface with them regularly.
• Work with clients to devise and implement litigation strategy.
• Understand, participate in, and facilitate e-discovery efforts.
• Answer routine case-related correspondence.
• Perform additional and related work as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier health care options
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Work-life balance
• Telework options
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree