Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General I/II
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, us, 17124
Section:
Financial Enforcement Section/Civil Law DivisionClass:
Deputy Attorney General I/IILocation:
HarrisburgTelework:
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-unionWork Hours:
8:30 – 5:00Salary Range:
DAG I: Pay Range 8 – Starting salary of $64,431; DAG II: Pay Range 9 – Starting salary of $73,722Basic Function:The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney to work in the Financial Enforcement Section in Harrisburg. Attorneys in this section collect debts owed to the Commonwealth, the Office of Attorney General, and other Commonwealth agencies in state court and all federal bankruptcy courts. Attorneys in this section also provide support to the Office of Attorney General and other Commonwealth agencies in matters involving collection and bankruptcy. Employees manage their own cases and also assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. As a Deputy Attorney General I or II (DAG I or DAG II) gains experience, work is performed with more independence.Responsibilities:Prepares and argues cases in Pennsylvania state courts and federal bankruptcy courtsPrepares motions, objections, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, and other litigationWorks with civil investigative team to direct investigations and asset searchesCounsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularlyWorks with clients to devise and implement litigation strategyDrafts, serves, and responds to discovery requestsConducts legal research on a variety of topics including but not limited to the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, state collections & tax law, and related case lawWorks with administrative support teamsPerforms additional and related work as requiredIndividuals who have graduated law school, and are sitting for the July 2024 Bar Exam in the state of Pennsylvania, will be considered for this position as a Law Clerk with continued employment being contingent on the receipt of passing results in October 2024.Minimum Requirements:Deputy Attorney General I:Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaDeputy Attorney General II:Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
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Financial Enforcement Section/Civil Law DivisionClass:
Deputy Attorney General I/IILocation:
HarrisburgTelework:
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-unionWork Hours:
8:30 – 5:00Salary Range:
DAG I: Pay Range 8 – Starting salary of $64,431; DAG II: Pay Range 9 – Starting salary of $73,722Basic Function:The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney to work in the Financial Enforcement Section in Harrisburg. Attorneys in this section collect debts owed to the Commonwealth, the Office of Attorney General, and other Commonwealth agencies in state court and all federal bankruptcy courts. Attorneys in this section also provide support to the Office of Attorney General and other Commonwealth agencies in matters involving collection and bankruptcy. Employees manage their own cases and also assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. As a Deputy Attorney General I or II (DAG I or DAG II) gains experience, work is performed with more independence.Responsibilities:Prepares and argues cases in Pennsylvania state courts and federal bankruptcy courtsPrepares motions, objections, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, and other litigationWorks with civil investigative team to direct investigations and asset searchesCounsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularlyWorks with clients to devise and implement litigation strategyDrafts, serves, and responds to discovery requestsConducts legal research on a variety of topics including but not limited to the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, state collections & tax law, and related case lawWorks with administrative support teamsPerforms additional and related work as requiredIndividuals who have graduated law school, and are sitting for the July 2024 Bar Exam in the state of Pennsylvania, will be considered for this position as a Law Clerk with continued employment being contingent on the receipt of passing results in October 2024.Minimum Requirements:Deputy Attorney General I:Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaDeputy Attorney General II:Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
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