Deputy Attorney General I

Section:                                  Litigation Section/Civil Law Division

Class:                                      Deputy Attorney General I

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:                        Pay Range 8 – Starting salary of $64,431

Basic Function

The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney to work in the Litigation Section in Harrisburg. Attorneys in this section defend claims including civil rights, constitutional law, and employment law, while representing the Commonwealth, the Office of Attorney General, the Governor, and other Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees. 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. These cases are often, but not exclusively, in federal court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Employees manage their own cases but also assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. As a Deputy Attorney General I (DAG I) gains experience, work increases in complexity and is performed with more independence.

• 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 civil investigative team and directs factual investigations related to pending litigation
• Conducts legal research 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