Criminal Prosecution Trial Attorney

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cumberland County, PA is seeking an attorney to represent the Commonwealth and the County in prosecutions within the County, acting on authority delegated by the district attorney. We are recruiting 2 applicants for this job position.

The role includes assisting police, conducting legal research, drafting opinions and motions, and appearing at hearings and trials from preliminary through appeal, while upholding ethical duties and providing community outreach.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree is required 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.
• 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.

Education

Juris doctor degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Job description

Cumberland County, PA is seeking an attorney to represent the Commonwealth and the County in prosecutions within the County, acting on authority delegated by the district attorney. We are recruiting 2 applicants for this job position.

The role includes assisting police, conducting legal research, drafting opinions and motions, and appearing at hearings and trials from preliminary through appeal, while upholding ethical duties and providing community outreach.