Senior ADA – Special Victims Unit Prosecution

County of Lancaster; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Family medical leave

Job summary

The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Assistant District Attorney II to prosecute a wide range of criminal offenses, with a focus on Special Victims Unit cases including child abuse and domestic violence. You will collaborate with police, victim advocates, and supervisors, handling matters from pre-investigation through appeals while upholding justice for vulnerable victims.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctorate degree and PA bar admission required.
• Significant litigation experience in felony criminal cases, jury trials or appellate work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Preliminary Hearing blocks.
• Screen assigned 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.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Persuasive communication

Criminal law knowledge

Courtroom experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Assistant District Attorney II to prosecute a wide range of criminal offenses, with a focus on Special Victims Unit cases including child abuse and domestic violence. You will collaborate with police, victim advocates, and supervisors, handling matters from pre-investigation through appeals while upholding justice for vulnerable victims.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional