Deputy Attorney General I/II

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General•Philadelphia, PA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Attorney General of Pennsylvania is hiring one Deputy Attorney General for its Torts Litigation Section within the Civil Law Division. The position handles complex, high-stakes tort litigation involving personal injury and property damage claims, most often claims against PennDOT involving death or serious bodily injury allegedly resulting from defective design, construction, or maintenance of state highways. The attorney manages an assigned caseload and handles all aspects of litigation defense for Commonwealth agency clients, working collaboratively with OAG attorneys, professionals, and state agencies. The position involves moderate to advanced legal work, including preparing for and conducting trials and arbitrations, and offers the opportunity to gain substantial courtroom experience.

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.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interest in current legal and policy issues.
Organizational skills needed to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of assigned tort actions in the Courts of Common Pleas of Philadelphia and Bucks counties.
Conduct legal research and prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other filings needed to defend Commonwealth agency clients.
Attend and participate in oral arguments, hearings, and court conferences.
Examine and analyze documents to determine legal sufficiency and litigation strategy.
Work with state agency clients to review and interpret their regulations and policies and determine defense posture.
Interview witnesses and involved parties.
Travel to accident sites to review and evaluate liability and defense strategy.
Prepare and respond to discovery requests and attend or conduct depositions.
Work with liability and damage expert witnesses to secure expert reports and testimony.
Prepare for and participate as first-chair or second-chair counsel in mediations, arbitrations, bench trials, and jury trials.
Perform other duties as required.