Attorney II - District Attorney

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

County Pension

457b Plan

PSLF Eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

County District Attorney's Office seeks attorneys to represent the Commonwealth in prosecutions within the County. Responsibilities include assisting police, providing legal opinions, researching law, drafting documents, and evaluating evidence for charges and warrants.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and PA Supreme Court admission, with ongoing CLE and ability to handle misdemeanor/minor felony cases without supervision.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Continuing legal education required.

Responsibilities

• Assists police in the investigation of criminal offenses.
• Provides legal opinions to police relative to investigations.
• Conducts legal research and writes opinions thereon.
• Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants and statements of probable cause.
• Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants.
• Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at various court levels.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Investigation support

Court appearances

Interviews

Ethics and integrity

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to practice before PA Supreme Court

Job description

Job Description

Department: District Attorney

Sub-Department: Trial

Pay Grade: 116

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time

Reports to: District Attorney, First Assistant District Attorney, & Chief Deputy District Attorney

Supervises: N/A

We are recruiting 2 applicants for this job position

Job Summary

Acts on authority delegated by the district attorney to represent the Commonwealth and the County in the prosecutions of those persons who are alleged to have violated the law of the Commonwealth within the County.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists police in the investigation of criminal offenses.
• Provides legal opinions to police relative to investigations.
• Conducts legal research and writes opinions thereon.
• Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants and statements of probable cause.
• Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants.
• Review and sign criminal information.
• Assembles and evaluates evidence, interviews, and prepares witnesses for various court appearances.
• Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at preliminary hearing, pre-trial motions, pre-trial conferences, trials before court and/or jury, post-verdict motions and appeals to Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania.
• Interacts with all other state and local law enforcement agencies and local individuals and organizations.
• Uphold all ethical duties to seek justice in all cases.
• Provide community prosecution out-reach to assigned police jurisdictions.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the District Attorney.
• Attend continuing education courses on law enforcement and related issues.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required.
• Provides public service work within the County, e.g., participates in mock trials for edification of the public.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned by the district attorney.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work

Education

• Juris doctor degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Continuing legal education required.

Work Experience

• Attorneys with one to two years’ relevant experience
• In addition to years of relevant experience, must be able to handle misdemeanor and minor felony cases, without supervision.

Mission Statement

To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance