Description:

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