About this opportunity
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General lists this 2027 Honors Fellowship Attorney - Public Protection Division opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Attorney Fellowship
Attorneys in the Bureau of Consumer Protection investigate companies and individuals that engage in unfair and deceptive business practices. Bureau attorneys also initiate civil law enforcement actions that seek consumer restitution, injunctive relief, and civil penalties. The Bureau routinely works with other state attorneys general and federal partners such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Charitable Trusts and Organizations Section protects the public's interest in property committed to charitable purposes. Among its responsibilities, the Section oversees nonprofit corporations generally, including nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, and fundamental transactions. The Section may seek to revoke an organization's articles of incorporation through Orphan's Court filings, or take other steps available whenever a nonprofit misuses, abuses, or fails to use its powers and privileges correctly. CT&O attorneys review Estate Accountings and Trust Accountings for estates wherein a nonprofit organization is a beneficiary and trusts which have charitable beneficiaries. CT&O litigates against executors, attorneys, and individuals that misappropriate charitable assets.
Position Type: One year Fellowship, Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-union. This position is at-will with no guarantee of employment for any specific term.
Basic Function: The Honors Fellow will be an active part of BCP and CT&O by providing varied legal services and advice on matters of simple and routine to moderate scope and complexity under the supervision of a more senior attorney. The duties of this position involve assisting in investigations and litigation. Investigation and litigation are at times conducted in coordination with other sections within the office, other state attorneys general, and federal authorities. Current large BCP cases include Mariner Finance and Gillece Plumbing. Illustrative CT&O cases include Steward Health Care, Richard Wells Revocable Trust, and Estate of Carol Stanley. The Honors Fellow may also assist with BCP's policy and legislative work.
Work includes, but is not limited to: conducting research and analysis, formulating legal theories, drafting legal documents and routine correspondence, advancing civil investigations, and facilitating discovery. The Honors Fellow may also be responsible for overseeing current investigations, coordinating with other states in ongoing litigation and other matters, reviewing amicus briefs and formal comments to federal agencies, and making recommendations.
Additional Note: An in-person Fellowship at the above-listed locations is preferred for the 2027 Honors Fellowship; however, we do offer telework options at the discretion of the Fellow's supervisor and the needs of the office.
Examples Of Duties
Assists senior attorneys in reviewing documents, interviewing witnesses, and trial preparation;
Conducts legal research related to potential and pending investigations and litigation;
Works with agents and support staff to direct and develop investigations;
Reviews amicus briefs, agency comments, and other materials;
Drafts pleadings and other documents related to litigation;
Participates in multistate working groups and multistate investigations and litigation with a range of issues and often with nationwide implications;
Prepares, presents, and argues cases before state and federal courts, as necessary;
Assists senior attorneys with planning, preparing, and presenting factual and expert witness testimony and exhibits, including summary and demonstrative exhibits;
Communicates with consumers and counsel regarding case-related activities;
Answers case-related correspondence;
Understands, participates in, and facilitates e-discovery efforts; and
Performs additional and related work as required.
Minimum Experience and Training
Law students who are in their final year at an accredited law school and scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2027 are encouraged to apply. Individuals actively participating in clerkships who have not held the title of "Attorney" in any capacity following graduation are also encouraged to apply. This Fellowship begins in September 2027.
Benefits
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.
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.