Deputy Attorney General III/IV

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Location : 1600 Arch Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
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Division: Civil Law Division
Section: Torts Litigation Section Philadelphia
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information
Section: Torts Litigation Section/Civil Law Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General III/IV
Location: Philadelphia
Telework: Teleworking for this position may be permitted based on business need and the approval of the regional supervisor. If approved, the attorney will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week and may 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 III: Pay Range 10 - Starting salary of $91,423

DAG IV: Pay Range 11 - Starting salary of $104,529
Please note that one position is being filled, and the Deputy Attorney General level will be determined by the years and type of experience of the candidate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.
Basic Function
The Torts Litigation Section plays a critical role in protecting the interests of the Commonwealth and its agencies. This position involves complex, high-stakes litigation covering personal injury and property damage claims that often shape state policy and have broad public impact. Most of these cases involve claims against PennDOT for death or serious bodily injury resulting from the allegedly defective design, construction, or maintenance of state highways. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to handle their own caseload, gain significant courtroom experience, and work collaboratively with dedicated professionals across state government.
This position entails the performance of moderate to advanced legal activities of a difficult nature, including preparing for and putting on cases for trial and arbitration. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling their own case list including all aspects of litigation defense for the cases assigned and will work closely with attorneys and professionals within the Office of Attorney General and the defendant state agencies. Applicants should possess strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral communication skills, an interest in current legal and policy issues, and the organizational skills necessary to manage multiple cases simultaneously. The employee will report to a Senior Deputy Attorney General in their assigned office.
Examples Of Duties

• Handles entire litigation of assigned tort actions filed in the Courts of Common Pleas of Philadelphia and Bucks counties.
• Conducts legal research and prepares and files pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings required to defend Commonwealth agency clients
• Attends and participates in oral arguments, hearings, and court conferences
• Examines and analyzes documents in order to determine legal sufficiency and strategy
• Works closely with state agency clients to review and interpret their regulations and policies to determine defense posture
• Interviews witnesses and involved parties
• Travels to accident sites to review and evaluate liability and defense strategy
• Prepares and responds to discovery requests and attends and/or conducts depositions
• Works with liability and damage expert witnesses to secure expert reports and testimony

• Prepares for, and participates as "first chair counsel" or "co-counsel" in, mediations, arbitrations, bench trials, and jury trials
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Experience and Training
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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