Deputy Attorney General I/II/III

Position Information

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.

Basic Function

The OAG seeks an attorney to work in the Litigation Section in Pittsburgh. 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. The majority of 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.

Examples Of Duties

• Prepares, tries, and argues cases in Pennsylvania in federal and state courts
• Prepares motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, or other litigation
• Works with the civil investigative team and directs factual investigations related to pending litigation
• Drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests
• Takes and defends depositions of parties and witnesses, including experts
• Counsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularly
• Works with the client to devise and implement litigation strategy
• Understands, participates in, and facilitates e-discovery efforts
• 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 (3) 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 (6) 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

You will receive specific information on the State Employees' Retirement System options for enrollment into our retirement plans shortly after you begin employment. To learn more about the benefits available to OAG employees, please review the Summary of Employee Benefits.

Required Question

• What is your highest level of education?
• What year did you obtain your JD?
• Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?
• Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in civil litigation practice, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, motions, replies/answers, discovery requests, and other general civil litigation experience?