County of Erie, PA ยท 17 hours ago
Assistant District Attorney
Erie, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCounty of Erie, PA is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to represent the Commonwealth in criminal matters. The role involves participating in trials, legal research, and providing legal advice in Erie County.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Megan Jones, MBA
Responsibilities
Represent the Commonwealth in all criminal proceedings in Erie County including, but not limited to: jury and bench trials, preliminary hearings, pretrial omnibus hearings, pleas and sentencings, and appellate court oral arguments; visit crime scenes, and advise law enforcement personnel of appropriate charges and procedure in criminal investigations; attend autopsies and consult with the coroner and forensic pathologist relative to same; write briefs, motions, and petitions; interview persons involved in a case; perform legal research; provide advice to District Justices, police officers, and the public concerning criminal matters. The attorney shall, when called upon to do so, represent the District Attorney's Office at community events relative to the current issues of collaboration between the office and the various agencies/citizens of Erie County
Qualification
Required
Under general supervision represents the Commonwealth in all matters relating to criminal charges, prosecutions, and appeals of criminal court cases
Represent the Commonwealth in all criminal proceedings in Erie County including, but not limited to: jury and bench trials, preliminary hearings, pretrial omnibus hearings, pleas and sentencings, and appellate court oral arguments
Visit crime scenes, and advise law enforcement personnel of appropriate charges and procedure in criminal investigations
Attend autopsies and consult with the coroner and forensic pathologist relative to same
Write briefs, motions, and petitions
Interview persons involved in a case
Perform legal research
Provide advice to District Justices, police officers, and the public concerning criminal matters
Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar
A good working knowledge of Pennsylvania criminal law and court procedure
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Should possess integrity, use of good judgment and logic
Company
County of Erie, PA
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