Chief of Litigation Support & Trial Training Leader

County of Delaware, PA; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Delaware, PA seeks a Chief of Litigation Support to mentor attorneys, oversee trial practices, and strengthen the Office's holistic defense model across Delaware County. The role focuses on training, case review, and management of the Harm Reduction Unit to ensure high-quality representation for clients in the criminal justice system.

The Chief partners with the Public Defender leadership to implement innovative training and operational improvements while advocating for best practices

Qualifications

• Commitment to public defense work.
• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible via reciprocity.
• Minimum of three years' experience representing clients.
• Experience litigating suppression, discovery, Tender Years, change of venue, dismissal, post-trial motions.
• Experience litigating bench and jury trials.
• Knowledge of Delaware County criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• One-on-one training and support of Assistant Public Defenders new to litigation.
• Training and support of Assistant Public Defenders handling complex or novel litigation issues.
• Support of the Chief of Adult Trial with case review and case management.
• Management of the Harm Reduction Unit caseload for the Office of the Public Defender.
• Training, supervision, and staffing of all Assistant Public Defenders assigned to the Harm Reduction Unit.
• Supervision of support staff assigned to the Harm Reduction Unit, including social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Maintaining a caseload when feasible.
• Identifying, developing, and executing plans for areas of operational improvement within the Office, specifically related to litigation.
• Developing and implementing trainings on litigation issues, with a focus on holistic representation practices.
• Advocating for structural change and adherence to national and statewide best practices that will benefit the interests of public defender clients.
• Working with other members of the management team to advance the mission of the Office of the Public Defender.
• Performing related work at the request of the Public Defender or First Assistant Public Defender, when necessary.

Skills

Litigation training

Trial practice

Mentoring attorneys

Public defense knowledge

Education

JD/Attorney admitted PA

Job description

County of Delaware, PA seeks a Chief of Litigation Support to mentor attorneys, oversee trial practices, and strengthen the Office's holistic defense model across Delaware County. The role focuses on training, case review, and management of the Harm Reduction Unit to ensure high-quality representation for clients in the criminal justice system.

The Chief partners with the Public Defender leadership to implement innovative training and operational improvements while advocating for best practices