Prosecution Attorney II - Impactful Public Service

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

County Pension

457b Plan

PSLF Eligibility

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

County District Attorney's Office seeks attorneys to represent the Commonwealth in prosecutions within the County. Responsibilities include assisting police, providing legal opinions, researching law, drafting documents, and evaluating evidence for charges and warrants.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and PA Supreme Court admission, with ongoing CLE and ability to handle misdemeanor/minor felony cases without supervision.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree 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.
• Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at various court levels.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Investigation support

Court appearances

Interviews

Ethics and integrity

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to practice before PA Supreme Court

Job description

County District Attorney's Office seeks attorneys to represent the Commonwealth in prosecutions within the County. Responsibilities include assisting police, providing legal opinions, researching law, drafting documents, and evaluating evidence for charges and warrants.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and PA Supreme Court admission, with ongoing CLE and ability to handle misdemeanor/minor felony cases without supervision.