Attorney IV - District Attorney's Office

Essential Duties

• Performs legal research and prepares cases for trial or non-trial disposition as deemed appropriate.
• Prepares, drafts, reviews, revises and approves search warrants, arrest warrants, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Works with law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations to guide and assist the on-going investigation.
• Prepares and presents witnesses and evidence to a county wide Grand Jury.
• Evaluates criminal cases for appropriate disposition and reviews dispositions proposed by subordinate attorneys in the office.
• Prepares and presents misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial.
• Supervises, mentors, advises, and assists subordinate attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.
• Education/Experience:
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
• Member in good standing of the PA Bar.
• At least 5 years of experience as a trial attorney; including jury and non-jury trials.