Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV
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Location: Harrisburg, PA 17112
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Harrisburg, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00042094
Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Tax Litigation Section
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Section: Tax Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV
Location: Harrisburg
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
Minimum Experience and Training
Deputy Attorney General I:
Deputy Attorney General II:
Deputy Attorney General III:
Deputy Attorney General IV:
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
01
What is your highest level of education?
02
What year did you obtain your JD?
03
Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?
Required Question
Location : Harrisburg, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00042094
Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Tax Litigation Section
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Section: Tax Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV
Location: Harrisburg
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
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
02
What year did you obtain your JD?
03
Have you been admitted to the PA Bar?
- Yes
- No
Required Question