Assistant District Attorney

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of Blair in Hollidaysburg, PA seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal matters from preliminary hearing through trial, including appeals. The attorney will review complaints, advise police, interview witnesses, select juries, file and litigate motions, and manage cases from charge to disposition.

Requirements include a JD, PA license, admission to Western District of PA, and child-protective-services clearances.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must possess a juris doctorate degree plus license to practice law in Pennsylvania; be registered as an attorney within the state; be admitted into the Western District of Pennsylvania; and have clearances compliant with child protective services laws.
• Prior work experience as a prosecutor is preferred; attorneys without prior experience will receive extensive training, up to 18 months, before they are able to try cases.
• Additional qualifications are fluency in English, effective interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal), attention to detail, time management, computer literacy, confidentiality, and skills in critical analysis related to identifying and solving problems, negotiations, and drafting contracts and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve criminal complaints and advise police on investigations.
• Interview and prepare witnesses and expert witnesses; examine and select juries.
• Litigate motions and represent defendants through trial and appeal processes.
• Attend preliminary conference, jury selection, and trial list reviews; negotiate settlements and draft briefs and legal documents.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Critical analysis

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

PA Bar License

Licensed attorney in PA

Admission to Western District of PA

Child protective services clearances

Job description

Three openings exist for assistant district attorney with County of Blair, located in Hollidaysburg, PA. Our hire will represent County in criminal matters from preliminary hearing court date at the magistrate level through their potential jury or court trial. Essential duties include reviewing and approving criminal complaints; advising police on criminal investigations; interviewing and preparing witnesses, expert witnesses, and victims; examining and selecting juries; filing, preparing, and litigating both pre- and post-trial motions; attending preliminary conference, jury selection, and trial list review; litigating cases from initial charges through appeal, including through pleas or jury trials; negotiating case settlements; writing briefs and legal documents; researching legal topics; maintaining licensure and legal education credentials; and driving/traveling as necessary.

Qualified applicants must possess a juris doctorate degree plus license to practice law in Pennsylvania; be registered as an attorney within the state; be admitted into the Western District of Pennsylvania; and have clearances compliant with child protective services laws. Prior work experience as a prosecutor is preferred; attorneys without prior experience will receive extensive training, up to 18 months, before they are able to try cases. Additional qualifications are fluency in English, effective interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal), attention to detail, time management, computer literacy, confidentiality, and skills in critical analysis related to identifying and solving problems, negotiations, and drafting contracts and agreements.

Rich benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), term life insurance, short-term disability, a menu of voluntary benefits including Aflac and dental, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage for this union-eligible position is $50,500, with experience recognized by monetary enhancements up to a max of an additional $5,000 added to base. Work must be performed on site in Central PA, and we are not able to provide work visa sponsorship. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER