ADA II, Special Victims Unit — Prosecutor with Impact

Lancaster County; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lancaster County is seeking experienced Assistant District Attorneys for our Special Victims Unit to handle cases involving child abuse and domestic violence. Pay is commensurate with experience, with a strong benefits package including healthcare, pension, and tuition reimbursement.

The ADAs work closely with police and victim advocates at early stages of investigations, handling a wide range of serious offenses through all court phases.

Qualifications

• Significant litigation experience handling complex felony criminal cases, including jury trials and appellate work.
• Experience as a practicing attorney with a criminal law focus, either as prosecutor or defense counsel.
• Equivalents in education, experience and training that meet requirements for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Preliminary Hearing blocks.
• Screen cases for discovery, plea offers, pretrial litigation, and trial presentation.
• Conduct pretrial hearings, jury and bench trials, juvenile hearings and posttrial hearings.
• Prepare pretrial, post-trial and appellate briefs and memoranda of law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Jury trials

Appellate work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate degree

Licensed to practice law in PA

Job description

Lancaster County is seeking experienced Assistant District Attorneys for our Special Victims Unit to handle cases involving child abuse and domestic violence. Pay is commensurate with experience, with a strong benefits package including healthcare, pension, and tuition reimbursement.

The ADAs work closely with police and victim advocates at early stages of investigations, handling a wide range of serious offenses through all court phases.