Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Harrisburg, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 50573016
Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Financial Enforcement Section
Opening Date: 12/04/2024

Position Information
Section: Financial Enforcement Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II
Location: Harrisburg
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 $67,228

DAG II: Pay Range 9 - Starting salary of $76,910
Basic Function
Now is your chance to join our talented team to further the mission of the Financial Enforcement Section and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG). The Financial Enforcement Section is part of the Civil Law Division and is responsible for collecting, by suit or otherwise, all debts, taxes, and accounts owed to the Commonwealth.
As a Deputy Attorney General, this position will involve all phases of civil litigation from the initiation of legal proceedings through posttrial motions. Responsibilities include representing the Office of Attorney General, the Commonwealth, and its agencies in bankruptcy courts across the county.
The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and professionals within the OAG and Commonwealth agencies. Applicants should possess strong writing and oral communication skills, negotiation skills, and the organizational skills necessary to manage multiple cases simultaneously. As a Deputy Attorney General I or II gains experience, more complex work is assigned and is performed with more independence.
Examples Of Duties

• Prepares, tries, and argues cases in Pennsylvania state courts and federal bankruptcy courts
• Prepares motions, objections, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers
• Works with civil investigative and administrative support teams
• Conducts legal research related to pending litigation
• Counsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularly
• Works with the client to devise and implement litigation strategy
• Answers routine case-related correspondence
• Performs additional and related work as required

Minimum Experience and Training
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

Health Benefits

This position qualifies you for the Commonwealth's benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage is available on your first day of employment! Prescription is also available on your first day, for an additional cost for the first 90 days of employment. Dental and vision are available after 90 days of employment as well.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are available to all employees, regardless of enrollment in our benefits.

Paid Time Off

OAG employees receive 12 paid holidays each calendar year, along with earning paid vacation time and sick leave each pay period.

Retirement

For new employees, the State Employees' Retirement System offers various options for enrollment into our retirement plans. You will receive specific information on these options shortly after you begin employment.

To learn more about the benefits available to OAG employees, please review the
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