Job Description

Posting number: 50705130

Department: Public Protection Division

Division: Bureau of Consumer Protection

Job classification: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Posting type: Open & Internal

Categories: Legal, Attorney

Summary

Section: Technology and Privacy Protection Unit - Bureau of Consumer Protection/Public Protection Division

Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Location: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, or 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: Deputy Attorney General I – Pay Range 8: Starting salary of $69,927

Deputy Attorney General II – Pay Range 9: Starting salary of $80,000

Deputy Attorney General III – Pay Range 10: Starting salary of $91,423

Deputy Attorney General IV – Pay Range 11: Starting salary of $104,529

Basic Function

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit investigates and litigates emerging issues related to tech platform and data breach accountability. An employee in this position provides varied legal services and advice on matters relative to the enforcement of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, as well as other applicable state and federal consumer protection related laws and regulations on their application to emerging technology and data privacy matters. The work of a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) I initially entails work of a simple or routine nature. As experience is gained, more difficult tasks are assigned. Work products are reviewed in progress and upon completion by a higher level attorney. As a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) II gains experience, work is performed with more independence with a periodic review by a more senior attorney. DAG IIs provide varied legal services and advice on matters of moderate scope and complexity including noncomplex litigation with a minimum of supervision, appear in lower courts without a senior attorney, and assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. A Deputy Attorney General (DAG) III works independently on most matters to perform advanced professional work rendering legal services of a complex nature in cases of particular significance. DAG III assignments involve the entire spectrum of the legal process from legal analysis and enforcement actions to pre-trial and trial preparation, extensive motions practice, and related court appearances. A Deputy Attorney General IV (DAG IV) will work independently except in extraordinary cases.

Examples of duties

• Performs enforcement activities including legal review
• Provides advice and recommendations with respect to the conduct of civil investigations and resulting legal actions
• Participates in or handles all aspects of litigation including drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; participating in hearings; conducting trial preparation; and engaging in post-trial activity as needed
• Actively participates in multistate working groups and multistate investigations and litigation with a range of issues and often with nationwide implications
• Prepares, presents, and argues cases before state and federal courts as necessary
• Conducts legal research in connection with the preparation of pleadings, motions, and trials as well as internal advisory memoranda for purposes of providing advice and recommendations to supervisors
• Plans, prepares, and presents factual and expert witness testimony and exhibits, including summary and demonstrative exhibits
• Prepares and answers intra-office correspondence as well as correspondence with consumers; opposing counsel; representatives of local, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies; consumer advocates and organizations; and others as necessary
• May assist more senior attorneys in reviewing documents, interviewing witnesses, trial preparation, and other duties as necessary
• Performs related work as required

Specialized Duties

• Performs enforcement activities related to high-impact emerging technology issues including artificial intelligence and social media and technology platform accountability. This role will have extra emphasis on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Investigates, negotiates, and litigates matters involving:
• the use of artificial intelligence on consumers, including the use of AI chatbots
• unfair and deceptive use of technology platforms, including social media platforms
• the compromise of personal information as a result of data breaches
• misuse of personal information collected from consumers
• the use of online platforms and websites by children
• the security of personal health and financial information
• corporate security practices in response to threats to consumer information, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threat attacks

Qualifications

Deputy Attorney General I:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Deputy Attorney General II:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work

Deputy Attorney General III:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work

Deputy Attorney General IV:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work

Supplemental information

Deputy Attorney General II:

• At least two years of experience in civil litigation practice, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, motions, replies/answers, discovery requests, and other legal documents; reviewing discovery responses; preparing for and presenting oral arguments before court; preparing and presenting evidentiary hearings, including preparing witnesses; and other general civil litigation experience
• An understanding of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, including the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Communications Decency Act (Section 230), among others
• Current Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)/US certification and/or demonstrated technical knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity issues

Deputy Attorney General III:

• At least three years of experience in civil litigation practice, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, motions, replies/answers, discovery requests, and other legal documents; reviewing discovery responses; preparing for and presenting oral arguments before court; preparing and presenting evidentiary hearings, including preparing witnesses; and other general civil litigation experience
• An understanding of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, including the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Communications Decency Act (Section 230), among others
• Current CIPP/US certification and/or demonstrated technical knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity issues

Deputy Attorney General IV:

• At least four years of experience in civil litigation practice, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, motions, replies/answers, discovery requests, and other legal documents; reviewing discovery responses; preparing for and presenting oral arguments before court; preparing and presenting evidentiary hearings, including preparing witnesses; and other general civil litigation experience
• An understanding of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, including the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Communications Decency Act (Section 230), among others
• Current CIPP/US certification and/or demonstrated technical knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity issues