Assistant District Attorney

1 day ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Philadelphia Housing Authority Full time
Job Summary

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced attorneys to work as Assistant District Attorneys in its Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). The CIU is responsible for reinvestigating and resolving credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful conviction arising out of past convictions. The unit also reviews pardon and commutation applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtaining and reviewing voluminous court records, law enforcement documents, and other relevant materials.
• Interviewing witnesses, attorneys, convicted persons, experts, and police officers.
• Overseeing DNA and other forensic testing.
• Writing detailed memoranda and pleadings relating to the investigation.
• Working with defense counsel and the community in resolving cases of actual innocence or other wrongful conviction.

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in the State of Pennsylvania.
• 5 or more years of legal experience following graduation from an accredited law school.
• A commitment to anti-corruption work is a must.
• Highly motivated researchers, comfortable with document-driven cases that can take months or years to build.
• Experience investigating and/or litigating cases involving violent crime, preferably with forensic science, including DNA.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are required.
• Courtroom experience in trials or other evidentiary proceedings involving serious felonies, preferably homicides.
• Strong preference for candidates who have experience investigating or prosecuting cold cases and/or litigating fact-based post-conviction proceedings.
• Ability to manage a complex litigation caseload.
• Self-directed on non-deadline-oriented investigations.
• Ability to work directly with County Detectives and other ADAs to build a case.

Benefits

This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, new hire will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including:
• Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PFLF) Program qualified employer.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription, and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 10 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave.
• Wellness program offering eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Before-tax commuter program.
• Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Sick leave bonuses and exchanges.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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