Assistant District Attorney/Attorney I

1 week ago

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States County of Chester Full time
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney/Attorney I

Job Summary:

The County of Chester is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Attorney I to join our team. As a key member of our District Attorney's Office, you will be responsible for prosecuting criminal matters in the County of Chester. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare for trials, motions, and hearings
  • Review files, interview witnesses and victims, review evidence, and visit the scene of the crime
  • Prepare offers and negotiate with defense counsel
  • Review laws relating to the case and determine the strengths and weaknesses of the case
  • Use sentencing guidelines to generate offers for plea bargains, and negotiate plea bargains or proceed to trial
  • Represent the interests of the Commonwealth in bench or jury trials
  • Handle jury selection and prepare proposed jury instructions
  • Conduct direct examination of Commonwealth witnesses
  • Conduct cross-examination of defense witnesses
  • Argue objections
  • Prepare and present exhibits as allowed by the rules of evidence
  • Prepare and present closing arguments
  • General case management (i.e., meeting judge-imposed deadlines and maintaining caseload)
  • Handle the miscellaneous and summary appeals list
  • Negotiate plea bargains for summary citations and, when appropriate, conduct trial de novo on charges
  • Responsible for on-call duties once a quarter for a period of seven days/ 24 hours a day
  • Handle hearings for indirect criminal contempt charges filed against those who violate Protection from Abuse Orders
  • Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
  • License to practice law in Pennsylvania
  • Strong legal research skills
  • Excellent writing and reading skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate and detail-oriented
  • Ability to establish priorities and multi-task
  • Ability to research applicable case law and cite cases
  • Must attend 12 hours of CLE annually
  • Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal and Appellate Procedures
  • Working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys
  • A valid driver's license is required for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three years of experience as a law clerk
  • Working knowledge of legal processes involved in Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary civil and criminal dockets
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Must be able to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgement
  • Knowledge and skill with modern office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, etc.)
  • Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages
  • Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
  • Ability to remain focused on daily operations
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management

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