Deputy Attorney General II/III/IV

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Position Information

Section: Tax Litigation Section/Civil Law Division

Class: Deputy Attorney General 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 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

Basic Function

An employee in this position provides varied legal services and advice on precedential state and local tax matters of significant scope and complexity. Work involves 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 whether litigation or negotiated settlement, 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 II (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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.

Examples Of Duties