Posting number: 50376751
Department: Civil Law Division
Division: Litigation Section Philadelphia
Job classification: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III
Posting type: Open & Internal
Categories: Legal, Attorney
Section: Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III
Location: Philadelphia
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: DAG I: Pay Range 8 – Starting salary of $69,927
DAG II: Pay Range 9 – Starting salary of $80,000
DAG III: Pay Range 10 – Starting salary of $91,423
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) is a respected institution dedicated to legal excellence and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to offering the opportunity for meaningful work, employment with the OAG includes top-tier health care options, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and good work-life balance, including telework options described above. Employees enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.
Through this posting, the OAG is seeking an attorney to work in the Litigation Section in Philadelphia. Attorneys in this section defend claims involving civil rights, constitutional law, and employment law, while representing the Commonwealth, the OAG, the Governor, and other Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees. Most cases are in federal court. Each attorney on the team handles cases from service of legal process through posttrial motions and consultation with the Appellate Litigation Section on any appeals. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, possesses strong research and writing skills, and can independently manage a full caseload. While attorneys largely manage their own cases, they will receive support and guidance from both their supervisor and colleagues. The attorney also may be teamed up with more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult.
As a Deputy Attorney General I or II (DAG I or DAG II) gains experience, work increases in complexity and is performed with more independence. A Deputy Attorney General III (DAG III) will be assigned more complex and significant cases and works independently on most matters. This position requires occasional travel for client meetings or site visits, travel to the federal or state courts within the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for court appearances and occasional travel to Harrisburg or Pittsburgh based on case needs or required training events.
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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.
