Posting number: 50603863
Department: Civil Law Division
Division: Litigation Section
Job classification: Deputy Attorney General I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Attorney
The Litigation Section represents the Commonwealth and its agencies, officials, and employees in a wide variety of lawsuits, usually in federal court, most of which concern the constitutionality of state statutes, the operation of state programs, the conduct of state law enforcement officers, the administration of state prisons, or the employment practices of state agencies.
One year Fellowship, Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-union. This position is at-will with no guarantee of employment for any specific term.
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General seeks a recent law school graduate or current judicial law clerk to serve for one year as an Honors Fellow in the Civil Law Division’s Litigation Section. The Litigation Section represents the Commonwealth and its agencies, officials, and employees in a wide variety of lawsuits, usually in federal court, most of which concern the constitutionality of state statutes, the operation of state programs, the conduct of state law enforcement officers, the administration of state prisons, or the employment practices of state agencies.
The Fellow will be a full member of the section and will report to the Chief Deputy Attorney General. The position works closely with attorneys and professionals from other sections of the Office of Attorney General and from other state agencies. The Fellow must excel in both written and oral communication and must possess the organizational skills to manage multiple cases addressing a broad variety of issues simultaneously.
Job responsibilities will include assisting with litigation strategy, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and presenting oral argument before federal or state courts.
An in-person Fellowship at the above-listed location is preferred for the 2027 Honors Fellowship; however, we do offer telework options at the discretion of the Fellow’s supervisor and the needs of the office.
Law students who are in their final year at an accredited law school and scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2027 are encouraged to apply. Individuals actively participating in clerkships who have not held the title of “Attorney” in any capacity following graduation are also encouraged to apply. This Fellowship begins in September 2027.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth, but the office also does extensive work in consumer protection and provides resources for a variety of issues.
The office maintains the highest standards of ethics to protect life, property, and constitutional and consumer rights, so as to ensure safety and freedom for those living in and visiting the Commonwealth. We collaborate with partner agencies and groups to enforce the law and defend the interests of the Commonwealth and its diverse citizens.
As a workplace, we pride ourselves on providing a fair, diverse and encouraging atmosphere with many avenues for growth and development and offices all over the state. Through our benefits and schedules, we want employees to know that we value their free time so they can come to work excited and motivated to help the public we serve.
Values
Integrity – We conduct ourselves with uncompromised honesty, honor, and ethics.
Human Dignity – We recognize the value, circumstances, and rights of all, including those charged under the law.
Justice – We will be unbiased and impartial in pursuit of accountability for those who breach state and federal laws to harm others.
Professionalism – We are accountable to the constituents we serve, and to each other, to act in the best interests of Pennsylvanians and will always aim for improvement and advancement.
Leadership – We demand ethical leadership from our team members while maintaining relationships with partner organizations who can entrust us to set and achieve a standard of excellence.
