Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is seeking a Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV to provide legal services in tax matters. This full-time role involves litigation, legal research, and collaboration with various departments. The position offers competitive salaries based on experience and includes comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience for DAG II.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience for DAG IV.

Responsibilities

• Litigates tax cases including preparing stipulations of facts and participating in evidentiary hearings.
• Conducts legal research and drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests.
• Collaborates with other sections within the Office of Attorney General.

Skills

Legal Research

Oral Communication

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Position Information

Section: Tax Litigation Section/Civil Law Division

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

Location: Harrisburg, Philadelphia

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 $65,741

DAG II: Pay Range 9 – Starting salary of $75,208

DAG III: Pay Range 10 – Starting salary of $85,966

DAG IV: Pay Range 11 – Starting salary of $98,289

Basic Function

An employee in this position provides varied legal services and advice on state and local tax matters of significant scope and complexity. Work involves representing the Commonwealth in state and local tax appeals filed in Commonwealth Court. The duties of this position involve all aspects of handling tax appeals including evaluating each appeal, determining the proper course of action whether litigation or negotiated settlement, and working to a final resolution of each matter. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral communications and writing skills and strong organizational skills to effectively manage a heavy caseload. As a Deputy Attorney General I or II (DAG I or 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

• Litigates tax cases including preparing the stipulation of facts, participating in evidentiary hearings, briefing, and arguing the cases in Commonwealth Court
• Prepares applications, status reports, and other filings in Commonwealth Court
• Interacts with Department of Revenue staff including the Office of Chief Counsel, the Bureau of Audits, and the Bureau of Desk Review and Analysis
• Conducts legal research
• Drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests
• Collaborates with other sections within the Office of Attorney General, as required
• 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, preferably in the area of tax
  
  

Deputy Attorney General IV

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work, preferably in the area of tax
  
  

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.

01

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?

03

Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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