Salary: See Position Description
Location : Harrisburg, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00131668
Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Tax Litigation Section
Opening Date: 04/09/2024
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 $64,431
DAG II: Pay Range 9 - Starting salary of $73,722
DAG III: Pay Range 10 - Starting salary of $84,264
DAG IV: Pay Range 11 - Starting salary of $96,333
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 appellate litigation - 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, 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, briefing, and arguing the cases in Commonwealth Court
• Prepares motions, 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 Pass Through Business Office
• Conducts legal research related to pending litigation
• Occasionally 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
Individuals 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.
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 two years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
• Two to six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work preferred

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 three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work in the area of tax
• Four to nine years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work preferred

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 six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work in the area of tax
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible, professional legal experience preferred

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
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