Public Defender I: Launch Your Impact in Indigent Defense

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lancaster County Public Defender's Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender I to provide professional legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles in magisterial district court, court of common pleas, and appellate courts. The role includes in-court advocacy and substantial out-of-court research, investigations, and document preparation.

The position requires a J.D. degree and Pennsylvania bar admission, with robust trial experience and commitment to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• License to practice law in Pennsylvania required.
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent legal representation to adults and juveniles in court proceedings including preliminary hearings, trials and sentencing.
• Represent clients in various court proceedings: magisterial district court, court of common pleas, and Pennsylvania appellate courts.
• Conduct out-of-court work: client interviews, investigations, legal research, and preparation of filings.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Court representation

Advocacy for indigent clients

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lancaster County Public Defender's Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender I to provide professional legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles in magisterial district court, court of common pleas, and appellate courts. The role includes in-court advocacy and substantial out-of-court research, investigations, and document preparation.

The position requires a J.D. degree and Pennsylvania bar admission, with robust trial experience and commitment to serving the community.