Deputy Attorney General III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General • Harrisburg, PA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

An employee in this position provides varied legal services and advice on precedential state and local tax matters of significant scope and complexity. Work involves representing the Commonwealth in state and local tax appeals filed in Commonwealth Court. The duties of this position involve all aspects of handling tax appeals including evaluating each appeal, determining the proper course of action whether litigation or negotiated settlement, and working to a final resolution of each matter. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral communications and writing skills and strong organizational skills to effectively manage a heavy caseload. A Deputy Attorney General III (DAG III) will work independently on most matters. A Deputy Attorney General IV (DAG IV) works independently except in extraordinary cases. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law
• Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• For DAG III: a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
• For DAG IV: a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
• Excellent oral communications and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Litigates tax cases including preparing the stipulation of facts, participating in evidentiary hearings, briefing, and arguing the cases in Commonwealth Court
• Prepares applications, status reports, and other filings in Commonwealth Court
• Interacts with Department of Revenue staff including the Office of Chief Counsel, the Bureau of Audits, and the Bureau of Desk Review and Analysis
• Conducts legal research
• Drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests
• Collaborates with other sections within the Office of Attorney General
• Answers routine case-related correspondence
• Performs additional and related work, as required

What This Job Offers

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