Deputy Attorney General III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Attorney General to join their Gun Violence Task Force. This role involves prosecuting a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, while working closely with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of criminal law and procedure, coupled with strong investigative skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by addressing gun violence and related crimes. If you are passionate about justice and have the experience needed to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Minimum of six years of legal experience for DAG III and ten for DAG IV.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth in criminal prosecutions and preliminary hearings.
• Develop and direct investigative plans with assigned agents.
• Prepare and review charging documents for prosecution.

Skills

Criminal Law

Prosecution Experience

Investigative Planning

Legal Writing

Trial Preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Section: Gun Violence Task Force/Criminal Law Division

Class: Deputy Attorney General III/IV

Location: Philadelphia

Telework: Limited ad-hoc telework opportunities available with supervisor approval and based on business need.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-union

Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00

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

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

Basic Function

This Deputy Attorney General position is a prosecutor position in the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division. The Gun Violence Task Force investigates and prosecutes a complete spectrum of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to gun trafficking and complex corrupt organizations and conspiracies, to first-degree murder cases. Gun Violence Task Force agents and attorneys work in the City of Philadelphia and focus on investigating straw purchases and gun related crimes of violence.

This attorney position is responsible for all phases of prosecution including making charging decisions, arraignments, preliminary hearings, pretrial conferences, pretrial motions and hearings, trials (bench and jury), posttrial motions and hearings, and sentencing hearings. An intimate knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure is necessary to perform these duties. Throughout the aforementioned stages of proceedings, and when necessary, the attorney is responsible for maintaining contact with victims. A Deputy Attorney General III (DAG III) works independently on most matters except in extraordinary cases. A Deputy Attorney General IV (DAG IV) will work independently except in extraordinary cases. A willingness to travel is an essential part of this position.

• Represents the Commonwealth in Philadelphia Municipal Court preliminary hearings and misdemeanor trials
• Develops investigative plans based upon the nature of the matter to be investigated in conjunction with assigned agents
• Directs investigations, determining what investigative steps to take and investigative tools to use to achieve an 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, and 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, pretrial conferences, pretrial motions and hearings, trials (bench and jury), posttrial motions and hearings, and sentencing hearings
• Answers routine correspondence
• Performs additional and related work as required

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

Deputy Attorney General IV:

• Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible, professional legal experience