Court-Appointed/Conflict Counsel

Northampton County Court; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton County Court is seeking qualified counsel for the contract role of Court-Appointed / Conflict Counsel in criminal cases. The attorney will provide competent and diligent representation to indigent defendants when the Public Defender's Office has a conflict of interest.

Conflicts involve PCRA, criminal cases and juvenile matters, with compensation per the court's fee schedule and additional pay for 801 certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Knowledgeable in substantive criminal law.
• Familiar with the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Appellate Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal cases assigned by the Court and provide competent, diligent representation.
• Represent indigent defendants in criminal matters as designated by the Court.

Skills

Pennsylvania Bar in good standing

Substantive criminal law knowledge

Familiar with Pennsylvania Rules of Cr

Job description

OPENING FOR COURT-APPOINTED/CONFLICT COUNSEL (CRIMINAL)

The Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County is currently accepting applications for the contract position of Court-Appointed / Conflict Counsel.

Conflict Counsel provides legal representation to indigent criminal defendants when the Public Defender's Office is unable to represent a defendant due to a conflict of interest. Conflict Counsel Attorneys will be responsible for handling criminal cases assigned by the Court and providing competent, diligent legal representation in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.

Conflict counsel is assigned to PCRA's, Criminal Cases and Juvenile Matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Must be knowledgeable in substantive criminal law.
• Must be familiar with the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Appellate Procedure.
• Must maintain the ability to effectively represent defendants in criminal matters assigned by the Court.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be provided in accordance with the Court's established fee schedule. Additional compensation will be provided for attorneys with 801 certification.