Assistant Public Defender

Job Summary

To provide legal representation to indigent individuals charged with a variety of criminal offenses.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet and maintain professional licensing requirements.
• Abside by the Rules of Professional Responsibility.
• Represent clients who are facing potential incarceration, including, but not limited to, adult criminal cases, juvenile criminal cases, indirect criminal contempt, county and state probation and parole violations.
• Represent clients in criminal court matters and counsel clients on collateral consequences of said criminal matters.
• Draft and file legal documents, including memoranda and briefs, both at the trial court and state appellate court levels.
• Maintain knowledge of current legal opinions and research techniques.
• Attend staffing and training sessions as required.

Education

• Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed and admitted to Pennsylvania Bar.

Work Experience

• Assistant Public Defender I: Entry level attorney with no experience (i.e., just graduated from law school).
• Assistant Public Defender II: Attorney with 1-2 years of relevant experience; able to handle misdemeanor and minor felony cases without supervision.
• Assistant Public Defender III: Attorney with 3-4 years of relevant experience; able to handle serious felony cases, without supervision
• Senior Assistant Public Defender I: Attorney with 5-6 years of relevant experience; must lead a specialized program area and actively working towards becoming death penalty qualified
• Senior Assistant Public Defender II: Attorney with 7+ years of relevant experience; must lead a specialized program area and must be actively working towards becoming death penalty qualified

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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