Junior Assistant District Attorney

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 72,235 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Family medical leave

Job summary

Lancopasheriff in Lancaster County seeks an Assistant District Attorney I to prosecute a wide range of criminal offenses from pre-investigation to post-sentence appeals.

The role requires a JD, PA licensure, and strong courtroom abilities. The office offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, with on-site work in Lancaster, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for admission to practice law.
• Juris Doctorate degree required and PA license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Preliminary Hearing blocks.
• Screen cases for discovery, plea offers, pretrial litigation, and trial presentation.
• Conduct pretrial hearings, jury and bench trials, juvenile hearings, and posttrial hearings.
• Prepare pretrial, post-trial and appellate briefs and memoranda of law.
• Advise law enforcement on cases, charges and law.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Courtroom knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Lancopasheriff in Lancaster County seeks an Assistant District Attorney I to prosecute a wide range of criminal offenses from pre-investigation to post-sentence appeals.

The role requires a JD, PA licensure, and strong courtroom abilities. The office offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, with on-site work in Lancaster, PA.