Senior Assistant Public Defender - Felony Trial & Admin Lead

York-County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Job summary

York County Government in south-central Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Assistant for the adult system. This attorney carries a significant felony caseload and assists in supervising the adult Public Defenders, while handling administrative duties such as scheduling and responding to calls from MDJ offices, judges, and the public.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, have at least five years of felony trial experience, and be or become Rule 801 death penalty certified; a

Qualifications

• Be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience and have tried significant felony cases.
• Must be or be able to become Rule 801 death penalty certified.
• Good working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Some relevant administrative/managerial experience or ability to develop management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of significant felony cases.
• Assists in supervising the assistant Public Defenders in the adult unit.
• Be prepared to handle duties of the Chief Deputies in their absence, including scheduling, handling calls from MDJs, Judges and the public, and assignment of cases.
• Performs “Senior on Duty” responsibilities as scheduled.
• Must understand office policies and procedures.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Court procedures

Administrative leadership

Staff supervision

Public Defender knowledge

Education

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Rule 801 death penalty certification

Job description

York County Government in south-central Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Assistant for the adult system. This attorney carries a significant felony caseload and assists in supervising the adult Public Defenders, while handling administrative duties such as scheduling and responding to calls from MDJ offices, judges, and the public.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, have at least five years of felony trial experience, and be or become Rule 801 death penalty certified; a