Attorney jobs in Pennsylvania

Attorney is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Deputy Attorney General I
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME

  • Section:                                  Litigation Section/Civil Law Division

     

    Class:                                      Deputy Attorney General I

     

    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:                        Pay Range 8 – Starting salary of $64,431

                                                    

    Basic Function


    The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney to work in the Litigation Section in Harrisburg. Attorneys in this section defend claims including civil rights, constitutional law, and employment law, while representing the Commonwealth, the Office of Attorney General, the Governor, and other Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees. Each attorney on the team handles cases from service of legal process through posttrial motions and consultation with the Appellate Litigation Section on any appeals. These cases are often, but not exclusively, in federal court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Employees manage their own cases but also assist more senior attorneys on matters deemed to be more complex and difficult. As a Deputy Attorney General I (DAG I) gains experience, work increases in complexity and is performed with more independence.



    • Prepares, tries, and argues cases in Pennsylvania in federal and state courts 
    • Prepares motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in conjunction with lawsuits, trials, hearings, or other litigation
    • Works with civil investigative team and directs factual investigations related to pending litigation
    • Conducts legal research related to pending litigation
    • Drafts, serves, and responds to discovery requests
    • Takes and defends depositions of parties and witnesses, including experts
    • Counsels clients regarding case-related activities and interfaces with them regularly
    • Works with the client to devise and implement litigation strategy
    • Understands, participates in, and facilitates e-discovery efforts
    • Answers routine case-related correspondence
    • Performs additional and related work as required


    Individuals who have graduated law school, and are sitting for the February 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 April 2024.


    Deputy Attorney General I:
     

    • Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  • 2 Days Ago

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Deputy Attorney General II/III
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Norristown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Section: Medicaid Fraud Control Section/Criminal Law Division Class: Deputy Attorney General II/III Location: Norristown Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of ...
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Deputy Attorney General III/IV
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Section: Public Corruption Section & Criminal Prosecutions Section/ Criminal Law Division Class: Deputy Attorney General III/IV Location: Harrisburg Telework: This position will report to the headquar...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Deputy Attorney General I/II
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Section: Torts Litigation Section/Civil Law Division Class: Deputy Attorney General I/II Location: Pittsburgh Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Deputy Attorney General II/III
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Section: Medicaid Fraud Control Section/Criminal Law Division Class: Deputy Attorney General II/III Location: Harrisburg Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Assistant District Attorney- Federal Litigation Unit
  • Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Assistant District Attorney Unit: Federal Litigation Unit Supervisor: Supervisor Federal Litigation Unit Company Description The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosec...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Lead Attorney
  • Ameritas
  • Lincoln, NE
  • The Lead Attorney provides legal counsel, advice and support to the enterprise's commercial mortgage lending and real es...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Attorney
  • The Law Offices of Sergio J. Siderman
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Experienced Associate Attorney Our dynamic Law Office is seeking a passionate, dependabl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney
  • KN DEFENSE CORP
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compens...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Key West Criminal Defense
  • Key West, FL
  • Description At Key West Criminal Defense, PLLC, we believe that the practice of law should be interesting, engaging, and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Attorney, Marketing and Sales
  • Universal Orlando
  • Orlando, FL
  • Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Haraka Headhunters
  • Reading, PA
  • Title: Criminal Defense Attorney Location: Reading, PA Salary: $110k-$140k+EOY Bonus Haraka Headhunters LLC is a legal s...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Attorney
  • Christensen Hsu Sipes LLP
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 3-8 years of civil litigation experience...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Attorney / Supervising Attorney
  • Eduardo Soto, P.A
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Busy mid-sized immigration firm in Coral Gables seeks an associate immigration attorney ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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