TRIAL DEPUTY PROSECUTOR

County of York; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of York seeks a Trial Deputy Prosecutor to handle prosecutions of physical and sexual assaults from investigation through post-sentencing appeals. You will evaluate case merits, manage resources and evidentiary strength, and advocate in court with a commanding presence.

Under the supervision of a Senior Deputy District Attorney, you will act with authority delegated to advance justice and public safety while upholding legal standards and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Superior analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough comprehension of current state of the law.
• Commanding courtroom persona.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute cases involving physical and sexual assault of child and adult victims from investigation through post-sentencing appeals.
• Evaluate merits of each case considering resources, evidence strength, severity, victim impact and public safety.
• Operate under the supervision of a Senior Deputy District Attorney.
• Act with authority delegated by the Senior Deputy and maintain courtroom duties.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Legal knowledge

Courtroom presence

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission

Job description

Description

Trial Deputy Prosecutors are the first-line attorneys charged with completing the mission of the trial team in which they are assigned to. First and foremost, a Trial Deputy is in fact a trial attorney, and as such must possess superior analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, a thorough comprehension of the current state of the law, and a commanding persona in the courtroom.

Requirements

Under the direct supervision of a Senior Deputy District Attorney, the Trial Deputy of SCU is responsible for the prosecution of instances of physical and sexual assault of child victims and adult sexual assault from pre-arrest investigation through post-sentencing appeals. The Trial Deputy evaluates the merits of each assigned case, taking into consideration the available resources, strength of the evidence, relative severity of the crime and its impact on the victim and the community, and special policy considerations as they apply to each case. This position reports directly to a Senior Deputy Prosecutor and acts by virtue of authority delegated by the Senior Deputy.