Attorney I - District Attorney's Office

Lccpa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh County District Attorney's Office seeks an entry level professional legal position as a criminal prosecutor. The role involves prosecuting cases, assisting law enforcement in investigations, and making charging decisions.

Expect trials before a jury or judge across magistrate to appellate levels, with limited prior prosecutorial experience required. Under supervision, you will perform research, draft and file warrants and motions, and assist with grand jury presentations.

Qualifications

• J.D. required for admission to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and prepares cases for trial or disposition.
• Prepares warrants, motions, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Works with law enforcement during investigations to guide the on-going case.
• Prepares and presents witnesses and evidence to Grand Jury.
• Evaluates cases for disposition and proposes outcomes.
• Prepares and presents misdemeanor and potentially low-level felony cases for jury trial.
• Serves as assistant counsel on felony jury trials as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Summary:

• This is an entry level professional legal position performing legal services as a criminal prosecutor in the office of the District Attorney. Work involves prosecuting criminal cases. This position includes assisting law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations and charging decisions. It also includes the prosecution of cases at all levels of the criminal system from Magisterial District Judge to Appellate level disposition. Trials before a jury or a judge are expected. This position is differentiated from similar positions in its class because it is an entry level position and little to no prosecutorial experience is necessary.

Essential Duties:

• Performs legal research and prepares cases for trial or non-trial disposition as deemed appropriate.
• Prepares, drafts, reviews, revises and approves search warrants, arrest warrants, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Works with law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations to guide and assist the on-going investigation.
• Prepares and presents witnesses and evidence to a county wide Grand Jury.
• Evaluates criminal cases for appropriate disposition and submits proposed dispositions to senior attorneys in the office.
• Prepares and presents primarily misdemeanor and potentially low-level felony cases for jury trial.
• Serves as assistant counsel on felony jury trials as needed.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)