Deputy Attorney General I

Section:                      Appeals and Grand Jury Section/Criminal Law Division

Class:                          Deputy Attorney General I

Location:                    Harrisburg, Norristown, 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:            Starting salary of $69,927

Basic Function

This is an appellate position in the Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division. A primary job requirement is excellent written and oral advocacy skill. 

The Appeals and Grand Jury Section represents the Commonwealth in direct appeals from criminal convictions, in proceedings under the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act, and in federal habeas corpus litigation.  The section also provides legal advice and support to other attorneys, both in the Office and throughout the Commonwealth, on matters relating to law enforcement.  The section’s work arises from prosecutions within the Office’s jurisdiction, as well as referrals from local District Attorneys due to a lack of resources or a conflict of interest.

Attorneys must also be able to exercise sound prosecutorial judgment and to manage an independent caseload.  Although attorneys will be headquartered at a specific location, some travel will be necessary for hearings in state post-conviction and federal habeas actions, as well as appellate arguments.