Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General I–IV in the Insurance Fraud Section to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud from referral to sentencing. The role supports both investigative and prosecutorial phases across complex cases in Harrisburg or Norristown.

Telework is available after a two-day in-office requirement; work hours are 8:30–5:00. Must have a law degree and PA Bar, plus progressive legal experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the PA Bar.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (DAG II).
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (DAG III, preferably as a criminal litigator).
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (DAG IV, preferably as a criminal litigator).

Responsibilities

• Investigates and prosecutes all forms of insurance fraud.
• Coordinates with investigators and other sections for complex cases.
• Represents the Commonwealth post-arrest through all trial and post-trial stages.
• Oversees charging documents and prosecutions as assigned by level.

Education

JD and PA Bar admission

Job description

Position Information

Section: Insurance Fraud Section/Criminal Law Division

Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Location: Harrisburg or Norristown

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

Basic Function

An attorney in this section investigates and prosecutes all forms and types of insurance fraud. The matters involved range from the relatively simple to the extraordinarily complex. The duties are divided into two related and inextricably bound stages: investigative and prosecutorial.

The investigative stage begins with the assignment of a referral of suspected insurance fraud to an attorney and an agent. The attorney and agent will work together to coordinate and to conduct the investigation. The complexity of the matter to be investigated determines the nature of the investigative tools used. Generally, the more simple investigations involve a review of insurance company records and other relevant documentation, interviewing witnesses, and the preparation and execution of search warrants when necessary. In the more complex, long term investigations, the Grand Jury and electronic surveillance might be needed.

In larger more complex cases, IFS attorneys and agents may work with other sections of the Office, including the Appeals and Legal Services Section, when complex legal issues arise, or additional investigative resources are needed. In matters involving significant sums of money, coordination with the Asset Forfeiture Administration Unit may be required to seize and preserve assets for forfeiture/restitution.

Once an investigation is completed and a decision is made to pursue a prosecution, either a complaint or a Grand Jury Presentment is prepared. Following arrest, the assigned attorney is responsible for all phases of prosecution, including arraignment, preliminary hearing, pretrial conference, pretrial motions/hearings, trial (bench/jury), post-trial motions/hearings, and sentencing hearings.

An intimate knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure is necessary to perform these duties. The work of a Deputy Attorney General (DAG I) initially entails work of a simple or routine nature. As experience is gained, more difficult tasks are assigned. As a Deputy Attorney General II (DAG II) gains experience, work increases in complexity and 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) works independently except in extraordinary cases.

Examples Of Duties

• Reviews initial referrals of suspected insurance fraud for prosecutorial merit
• Develops investigative plans based upon the nature of the matter to be investigated (simple/complex) in conjunction with assigned agents
• Directs investigations determining what investigative steps to take and investigative tools to use to achieve appropriate/just investigative outcome
• Monitors investigations, assessing progress and adjusting investigative strategies when needed
• Keeps supervisor informed of the progress and potential outcome of investigations
• Determines, along with agents and in consultation with superiors, whether to pursue a prosecution
• Prepares/reviews/approves charging documents in conjunction with agents if prosecution is pursued
• Represents the Commonwealth post arrest and throughout all stages of the criminal prosecution including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, pretrial motions/hearings, trials (bench/jury), post-trial motions/hearings, and sentencing hearings

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

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 years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (preferably as a criminal litigator)

Deputy Attorney General IV

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (preferably as a criminal litigator)

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 Summary of Employee Benefits.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Technical College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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What year did you obtain your JD?

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Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience in professional legal work do you have?

• None
• Less than 3 Years
• 3-6 Years
• 6-10 Years
• 10+ Years
• Required Question