Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Deputy Attorney General

I/II/III/IV

Job Details  This listing closes on 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Salary See Position Description Location Harrisburg/Philadelphia, PA Job Type Full-time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 00089770 Division Civil Law Division Section Tax Litigation Section Opening Date 06/23/2025 Closing Date 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Description
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Position Information 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. 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 Employer
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Phone
717-787-5175 http://www.attorneygeneral.gov
Address
Strawberry Square-14th Floor Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120