Criminal Appeals Deputy Attorney General (Hybrid/Remote)

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General in the Appeals and Grand Jury Section of its Criminal Law Division. The role handles PCRA/post-conviction matters, direct and appellate work, and federal habeas matters. Strong written and oral advocacy is essential; some travel is expected.

Positions are full-time and non-civil service/non-union. Base salaries depend on level (DAG II–IV) with starting pay of $80,000, $91,423, or $104,529 respectively, and a telework option

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and PA Bar admission are required.
• Minimum 3 years (AG II) / 6 years (AG III) / 10 years (AG IV) of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience with post-conviction relief, appeals, or federal habeas corpus is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to petitions under the PCRA and related post-conviction motions.
• Represent the Commonwealth in federal habeas corpus litigation and in state/appellate hearings.
• Defend judgments of sentence during direct and PCRA appeals and act as appellant in criminal matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to other attorneys within the Office and Commonwealth.
• Travel as needed for hearings and appellate arguments.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Evidence hearings

Appellate practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to PA Bar

Job description

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General in the Appeals and Grand Jury Section of its Criminal Law Division. The role handles PCRA/post-conviction matters, direct and appellate work, and federal habeas matters. Strong written and oral advocacy is essential; some travel is expected.

Positions are full-time and non-civil service/non-union. Base salaries depend on level (DAG II–IV) with starting pay of $80,000, $91,423, or $104,529 respectively, and a telework option