Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to provide legal services on state and local tax matters. This role involves representing the Commonwealth in tax appeals, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and relevant experience, with opportunities for telework. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience level.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of three to ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work depending on level.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral Communication

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

• 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

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