Assistant District Attorney I

Bucks County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Bucks is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to join the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. The role offers hands-on courtroom experience handling meaningful cases from inception through resolution and early responsibility, with placement at ADA I–III levels based on experience.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, advocacy, and courtroom presence, and a commitment to ethical prosecution and public service.

Qualifications

• Prior prosecutorial or trial experience preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated work ethic, strong judgment, and professionalism
• Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom presence
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to ethical prosecution and public service
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Work directly with law enforcement to prepare search warrants, affidavits, and court orders
• Draft, litigate, and respond to substantive motions, briefs, and/or appeals
• Handle hearings in Magisterial District Courts, the Court of Common Pleas, and/or appellate courts
• Conduct bench, jury trials and/or appellate arguments independently
• Make principled, well-reasoned sentencing recommendations to the court
• Communicate professionally with victims, witnesses, police officers, and members of the public

Job description

COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE: Assistant District Attorney

JOB CODE: 0322

DEPARTMENT: District Attorney

UNION: 00

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GRADE: 99

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office requires driven, high-performing attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys. This position offers immediate, hands‑on courtroom experience and the opportunity to handle meaningful cases from inception through resolution. Assistant District Attorneys are entrusted with significant responsibility early in their careers and are expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in the pursuit of justice. This role is fast paced, demanding, and ideal for attorneys who thrive in court, value public service, and want to develop strong trial skills while making a tangible impact in the community. An Assistant District Attorney may be placed in an Assistant District Attorney, I, II, or III position based on experience, level of responsibility, and needs of the office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with law enforcement to prepare search warrants, affidavits, and court orders
• Draft, litigate, and respond to substantive motions, briefs, and/or appeals
• Handle hearings in Magisterial District Courts, the Court of Common Pleas, and/or appellate courts
• Conduct bench, jury trials and/or appellate arguments independently
• Make principled, well-reasoned sentencing recommendations to the court
• Communicate professionally with victims, witnesses, police officers, and members of the public

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior prosecutorial or trial experience preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated work ethic, strong judgment, and professionalism
• Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom presence
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to ethical prosecution and public service
• Valid driver’s license

Position:

Assistant District Attorney

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

Balancing

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Stooping

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Pushing

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Climbing

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Crouching

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Pulling

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Crawling

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Kneeling

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Handling

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Standing

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Sitting

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Talking

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Turning

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Reaching

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Hearing

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Seeing

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Color Vision

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Depth Perception

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Mobility

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Lifting: (Check one)

Carrying: (Check one)

Sedentary

(Up to 10 lbs)

Sedentary

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Light

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Light

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Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

Heavy

(Up to 100 lbs)

Heavy

(Up to 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Form perception

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Problem solving

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Motor coordination

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Working speed (ex.wpm)

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Finger dexterity

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Manual dexterity

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Computer/VDT ability

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General learning ability

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Clerical perception

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Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Temperature changes

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Wet conditions

Humid conditions

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to blood and body fluids

Noise and vibration

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Exposure to chemicals

Poor ventilation

Inclement weather conditions;

Inside/outside weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.