First Assistant District Attorney

Huntingdon County; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Huntingdon County District Attorney's Office is seeking a First Assistant District Attorney to manage an active criminal prosecution caseload. The role requires courtroom appearances, juvenile proceedings, trial work, and strong legal writing.

The position is full-time with benefits; candidates must be admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and in good standing. Immediate start date and competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be in good standing and admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong writing skills.
• Previous prosecution experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle an active caseload of criminal prosecutions.
• Appear before the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District judges.
• Conduct trials, juvenile proceedings, legal research and writing.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Prosecution experience

Education

Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Title: First Assistant District Attorney Posting Place: Huntingdon County District Attorney's Office

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Position:

First Assistant District Attorney

Job Description:

This full-time position involves handling an active caseload of criminal prosecutions. Responsibilities include court appearances, juvenile proceedings, trial, appellate work, legal research and legal writing. Assistant District Attorney is expected to appear before the Court of Common Pleas judges and Magisterial District judges for a variety of proceedings; including preliminary hearings, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, guilty plea proceedings, suppression hearings, bench and jury trials. This position requires frequent interaction with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.

This is a full time, benefit eligible position.

Requirements:

Candidate must be in good standing and admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania. Candidates must have strong writing skills. Previous prosecution experience preferred, but not required.

Salary:

$50,000 - $70,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Start Date:

Immediately.