What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Attorney General I position at Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General?
Position Information
Section: Appeals and Grand Jury Section/Criminal Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I
Location: Harrisburg, Norristown, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh
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: Starting salary of $69,927
Basic Function
This is an appellate position in the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division. A primary job requirement is excellent written and oral advocacy skill.
The Appeals and Grand Jury Section represents the Commonwealth in direct appeals from criminal convictions, in proceedings under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act, and in federal habeas corpus litigation. The section also provides legal advice and support to other attorneys, both in the Office and throughout the Commonwealth, on matters relating to law enforcement. The section’s work arises from prosecutions within the Office’s jurisdiction, as well as referrals from local District Attorneys due to a lack of resources or a conflict of interest.
Attorneys must also be able to exercise sound prosecutorial judgment and to manage an independent caseload. Although attorneys will be headquartered at a specific location, some travel will be necessary for hearings in state post-conviction and federal habeas actions, as well as appellate arguments.
Examples Of Duties
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?
What year did you obtain your JD?
03
Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?
How many years of experience in professional legal work do you have?
Do you have significant experience in appellate advocacy?
Section: Appeals and Grand Jury Section/Criminal Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I
Location: Harrisburg, Norristown, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh
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: Starting salary of $69,927
Basic Function
This is an appellate position in the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division. A primary job requirement is excellent written and oral advocacy skill.
The Appeals and Grand Jury Section represents the Commonwealth in direct appeals from criminal convictions, in proceedings under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act, and in federal habeas corpus litigation. The section also provides legal advice and support to other attorneys, both in the Office and throughout the Commonwealth, on matters relating to law enforcement. The section’s work arises from prosecutions within the Office’s jurisdiction, as well as referrals from local District Attorneys due to a lack of resources or a conflict of interest.
Attorneys must also be able to exercise sound prosecutorial judgment and to manage an independent caseload. Although attorneys will be headquartered at a specific location, some travel will be necessary for hearings in state post-conviction and federal habeas actions, as well as appellate arguments.
Examples Of Duties
- Represents the Commonwealth, defending judgments of sentence during direct and PCRA appeals
- Responds to petitions under the Post Conviction Relief Act and other post-conviction motions, and represents the Commonwealth in evidentiary hearings in such matters
- Represents the Commonwealth in federal habeas corpus litigation, drafting answers and responding to motions, and appearing in evidentiary hearings in federal court
- Represents the Commonwealth as the appellant in criminal matters
- Performs additional and related work as required.
- Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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
What year did you obtain your JD?
03
Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?
- Yes
- No
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
Do you have significant experience in appellate advocacy?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $69,927