Probation & Parole Violations Attorney I

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Public Defender's Office seeks an Attorney I for its Violations Unit to represent adults facing probation and parole violations in hearings such as Gagnon I/II, detention, and probation reviews. The role emphasizes thorough case review, client communication, and collaboration with the legal team.

Applicants must have a JD from an ABA‑accredited school and PA bar admission or eligibility, with a PA driver’s license. Spanish proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and probation/parole violation and Act 44 proceedings.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for clients at court proceedings.
• Represent clients in detention hearings, probation and parole violation hearings, extradition hearings, state parole hearings, probation review conferences, or other hearings as assigned.
• Conduct client interviews in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and other jails and prisons as necessary.
• Review and distill discovery received from the Commonwealth and explain the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s case to the client.
• Prepare persuasive legal arguments to advocate for the client’s interest at each stage of the legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with social service advocates, investigators, and other members of the legal team.
• Engage in holistic representation practices that assist the client in collateral matters affecting the direct legal representation of the client.
• Perform related work at the request of the Chief Defender or Chief Deputy Public Defender when necessary.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Public service mindset

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Montgomery County Public Defender's Office seeks an Attorney I for its Violations Unit to represent adults facing probation and parole violations in hearings such as Gagnon I/II, detention, and probation reviews. The role emphasizes thorough case review, client communication, and collaboration with the legal team.

Applicants must have a JD from an ABA‑accredited school and PA bar admission or eligibility, with a PA driver’s license. Spanish proficiency is preferred.