Posting number: 00234087
Department: Civil Law Division
Division: Appellate Litigation Section
Job classification: Deputy Attorney General II/III/IV
Posting type: Open & Internal
Categories: Legal, Attorney
Section: Appellate Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV
Location: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh
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
DAG IV: Pay Range 11 – Starting salary of $104,529
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.
The Appellate Litigation Section handles all civil appeals from cases originating in both the Civil Law and Public Protection Divisions of the Office of Attorney General. The employee in this position will be responsible for researching and writing briefs and arguing cases before state and federal appellate courts including the United States Supreme Court. The appeals concern challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes and state action, civil rights, election law, administrative and regulatory law, employment law, tax law, and tort law. The employee will work closely with attorneys and professionals from other sections of the Office of Attorney General and from other state agencies, including with the trial attorneys who argued the cases in lower courts.
Attorneys in the Appellate Litigation Section must exhibit sound judgment based upon reasoned analysis of pertinent legal authority, relevant facts, and policy implications in developing litigation strategy; excel in both written and oral communication; and possess the organizational skills to manage multiple cases addressing a broad variety of issues simultaneously.
The employee in this position will work independently but will also assist 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 is performed with more independence. A Deputy Attorney General III (DAG III) will work independently on most matters. A Deputy Attorney General IV (DAG IV) is expected to independently handle difficult and high-profile cases. This position reports to the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the Appellate Litigation Section.
Deputy Attorney General I:
Deputy Attorney General II:
Deputy Attorney General III:
Deputy Attorney General IV:
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.
