Assistant District Attorney

Marie-Hélène Blain Styliste; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to perform legal functions for the County through the District Attorney’s Office. You will prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases from preliminary hearings through trial and appeal, and you will prepare and argue motions while working closely with law enforcement in the prosecution of cases.

Applicants must have a law degree, bar admission in Pennsylvania, strong written and verbal communication, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to present clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Persuasive communications; time management; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor and felony caseload from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal.
• Prepare and argue motions and appeals in trial & appellate courts.
• Work closely with law enforcement in preparation and prosecution of cases.
• Advise and counsel civilian and police witnesses and victims for trial or pre-trial hearings.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Effective communication

Legal research

Trial preparation

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (PA)

Job description

Description

Position Summary: The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for full-time Assistant District Attorney positions. Individuals will perform legal functions for the County through the office of the District Attorney.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal caseload from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal.
• Prepares and argues motions and appeals in the Court of Common Pleas and Appellate Courts.
• Works closely with law enforcement in the preparation and prosecution of cases.
• Advises and counsels civilian and police witnesses, and victims in preparation for trial or pre-trial hearings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure required.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to present clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill in persuasive communications; time management; attention to detail and record keeping.
• Experience in prosecuting cases in a Court of law preferred.
• Ability to research large amounts of technical material in an efficient manner; ability to worker under time constraints; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using a highly technical language; to work effectively with uncooperative parties; and to work with confidential information.

Ability to work independently to provide professional services to the county.

Minimum Training & Experience

• Graduate of a recognized college or university and from an accredited law school.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening, as required by Northumberland County.
• Licensed to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Background check and fingerprinting

Employment Category

• Full Time