Assistant District Attorney – Organized Retail & House Theft Taskforce

Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

20 vacation days

15 sick leave days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Commuter benefits

FSAs

Sick leave bonuses

EAP

Job summary

A governmental prosecutorial office in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to investigate organized retail theft and collaborate with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor, two years of relevant experience, and a commitment to public service. Responsibilities include managing criminal cases from arrest through trial. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to public service and strong academic record.
• Ability to develop effective internal/external relationships.
• Understanding of sensitive nature of professional services.
• Ability to work directly with Detectives and other ADAs to investigate cases is required.
• Candidates must be organized, flexible, and capable of working under pressure.
• Ability to develop and cultivate effective internal/external working relationships is essential.
• Understanding the confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing criminal investigations from arrest to conclusion.
• Conducting Grand Jury hearings and trials.
• Assisting other ADAs with retail and deed theft cases.
• Providing counsel to DA Detectives throughout investigations.
• Conduct trainings and community events as needed.
• Provide assistance to DA Detectives and police during the investigatory process.

Skills

Public service commitment

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Capacity for fairness and empathy

Decision-making

Collaboration with detectives and ADAs

Organized and flexible

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Unit: Organized Retail & House Theft Taskforce

Supervisor: Supervisor of Economic Crimes Division

Company Description

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 700 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, in particular, is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia’s jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.

Please note that effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

To attain a job with the city, you must be a City of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.

Summary

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) to work in the Organized Retail & House Theft Taskforce under the Economic Crimes Division. The ADA will be responsible for conducting complex investigations involving organized and prolific retail theft offenders, as well as multi-property deed fraud schemes. The Assistant District Attorney will work closely with the DAO's Prosecution Detectives and local, state, and federal law enforcement to identify offenders and assist in the preparation and review of evidence through search warrants and subpoenas.

Responsibilities

• Managing criminal investigations from arrest to conclusion.
• Conducting Grand Jury hearings, proffers, protracted preliminary hearings, trials, sentencings, and VOPs.
• Litigating any relevant motions and managing discovery.
• Assisting other trial Assistant District Attorneys throughout the office with retail and deed theft cases.
• Conducting and attending trainings and community events/meetings as needed.
• Provide assistance and counsel to DA Detectives and PPD throughout the investigative process.
• 2+ years of criminal justice or other relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.
• Ideal candidates will also possess a capacity for fairness and empathy, a strong work ethic, an ability to manage a demanding workload, and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work directly with Detectives and other ADAs to investigate cases is required.
• Candidates must be organized, flexible, and capable of working under pressure.
• Ability to develop and cultivate effective internal/external working relationships is essential.
• Candidates must have an understanding of the uniquely sensitive and confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office.

Benefits

This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, new hire will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits:

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PFLF) Program-qualified employer
• We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription, and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents
• Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 20 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave
• Our wellness program offers eligibility for the discounted medical plan
• Before tax commuter program
• Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave bonuses and exchanges
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.

All exempt employees of the District Attorney’s Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.