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Location : Harrisburg/Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
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Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Appellate Litigation Section
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information
Section: Appellate Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV
Location: Harrisburg, 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: DAG I: Pay Range 8 - Starting salary of $69,927

DAG II: Pay Range 9 - Starting salary of $80,000

DAG III: Pay Range 10 - Starting salary of $91,423

DAG IV: Pay Range 11 - Starting salary of $104,529

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.
Basic Function
The Appellate Litigation Section handles all civil appeals from cases originating in both the Civil Law and Public Protection Divisions of the Office of Attorney General. The employee in this position will be responsible for researching and writing briefs and arguing cases before state and federal appellate courts including the United States Supreme Court. The appeals concern challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes and state action, civil rights, election law, administrative and regulatory law, employment law, tax law, and tort law. The employee will work closely with attorneys and professionals from other sections of the Office of Attorney General and from other state agencies, including with the trial attorneys who argued the cases in lower courts.
Attorneys in the Appellate Litigation Section must exhibit sound judgment based upon reasoned analysis of pertinent legal authority, relevant facts, and policy implications in developing litigation strategy; excel in both written and oral communication; and possess the organizational skills to manage multiple cases addressing a broad variety of issues simultaneously.
The employee in this position will work independently but will also assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. As a Deputy Attorney General I or II (DAG I or DAG II) gains experience, work 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) is expected to independently handle difficult and high-profile cases. This position reports to the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the Appellate Litigation Section.
Examples Of Duties

• Researches and writes appellate briefs on a broad variety of complex and important issues
• Prepares and argues cases in various state and federal appellate courts
• Represents the Commonwealth, its agencies, departments, officials, employees, statutes, and regulations in complex appellate litigation
• Performs 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

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

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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