Assistant District Attorney - Part - Time

Northumberlandco; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant District Attorney position. The incumbent will perform legal functions for the County through the District Attorney’s Office, handling misdemeanor and felony prosecutions with support from law enforcement and county staff.

Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, possess a JD, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 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 under time constraints; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using a highly technical language; to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently to provide professional services to the county.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor and felony criminal caseload from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal.
• Prepare and argue motions and appeals in the Court of Common Pleas and Appellate Courts.
• Work closely with law enforcement in the preparation and prosecution of cases.
• Advise and counsel civilian and police witnesses, and victims in preparation for trial or pre-trial hearings.

Skills

Criminal law

Written & spoken communication

Trial experience

Legal research

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidential information

Independent work

Advocacy

Oral arguments

Education

Law degree (JD)

State Bar License PA

Job description

Description

Amenities

The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.

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

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advices and counsels civilian and police witnesses, and victims in preparation for trial or pre-trial hearings.

Job Requirements/Skills & Abilities

• 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

• Part-Time