Criminal Appeals Counsel — Court-Appointed Conflict

Chester County PA; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is accepting applications for the contract position of Court-Appointed/Conflict Counsel (CAC). CAC handles indigent defendants when the Public Defender has an ethical conflict, with primary responsibility on direct appeals to the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts.

The role requires admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with criminal law and related procedures.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Versed in substantive criminal law and the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure; knowledge of the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants on direct appeal to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania.
• May be appointed to represent defendants in the trial court as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Criminal law knowledge

Procedural knowledge

Education

Pennsylvania Bar Admission

Job description

The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is accepting applications for the contract position of Court-Appointed/Conflict Counsel (CAC). CAC handles indigent defendants when the Public Defender has an ethical conflict, with primary responsibility on direct appeals to the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts.

The role requires admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with criminal law and related procedures.