Attorney II - District Attorney

Essential Job Functions

• Aids police in the investigation of criminal offenses.
• Provides legal opinions to police regarding investigations.
• Conducts legal research and writes opinions.
• Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants, and statements of probable cause.
• Evaluates evidence for propriety of criminal charges and search warrants.
• Reviews and signs criminal information.
• Assembles and evaluates evidence, interviews witnesses, and prepares them for court appearances.
• Represents the Commonwealth in preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, pre-trial conferences, trials, and appeals.
• Interacts with other law enforcement agencies and local individuals and organizations.
• Upholds ethical duties to seek justice in all cases.
• Provides community prosecution outreach to assigned police jurisdictions.
• Performs special duties as assigned by the District Attorney.
• Attends continuing education courses on law enforcement and related issues.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Performs public service work within the County, such as participating in mock trials for educational purposes.

Education

• Juris doctor degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Continuing legal education required.

Work Experience

• One to two years’ relevant experience.
• Experience handling misdemeanor and minor felony cases, without supervision.