Posting number: 50620926
Department: Public Protection Division
Division: Charitable Trusts & Organizations Section
Job classification: Deputy Attorney General I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Attorney
Attorneys in the Bureau of Consumer Protection investigate companies and individuals that engage in unfair and deceptive business practices. Bureau attorneys also initiate civil law enforcement actions that seek consumer restitution, injunctive relief, and civil penalties. The Bureau routinely works with other state attorneys general and federal partners such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Charitable Trusts and Organizations Section protects the public’s interest in property committed to charitable purposes. Among its responsibilities, the Section oversees nonprofit corporations generally, including nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, and fundamental transactions. The Section may seek to revoke an organization’s articles of incorporation through Orphan’s Court filings, or take other steps available whenever a nonprofit misuses, abuses, or fails to use its powers and privileges correctly. CT&O attorneys review Estate Accountings and Trust Accountings for estates wherein a nonprofit organization is a beneficiary and trusts which have charitable beneficiaries. CT&O litigates against executors, attorneys, and individuals that misappropriate charitable assets.
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 Honors Fellow will be an active part of BCP and CT&O by providing varied legal services and advice on matters of simple and routine to moderate scope and complexity under the supervision of a more senior attorney. The duties of this position involve assisting in investigations and litigation. Investigation and litigation are at times conducted in coordination with other sections within the office, other state attorneys general, and federal authorities. Current large BCP cases include Mariner Finance and Gillece Plumbing. Illustrative CT&O cases include Steward Health Care, Richard Wells Revocable Trust, and Estate of Carol Stanley. The Honors Fellow may also assist with BCP’s policy and legislative work.
Work includes, but is not limited to: conducting research and analysis, formulating legal theories, drafting legal documents and routine correspondence, advancing civil investigations, and facilitating discovery. The Honors Fellow may also be responsible for overseeing current investigations, coordinating with other states in ongoing litigation and other matters, reviewing amicus briefs and formal comments to federal agencies, and making recommendations.
An in-person Fellowship at the above-listed locations 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.
