Attorney I Position

4 weeks ago


West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States County of Chester Full time
Job Summary

The County of Chester is seeking a highly skilled Attorney I to join our team. As a Public Defender, you will represent clients in Magisterial District Courts and Juvenile clients in all proceedings within the Juvenile Justice System. Your responsibilities will include representing clients in preliminary hearings, gathering information prior to hearings, interviewing clients and witnesses, and performing legal research. You will also be responsible for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of clients' defenses, counseling clients, and assisting with applications to diversionary programs and treatment courts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in Juvenile Court proceedings
  • Gather information prior to preliminary hearings
  • Interview clients and witnesses
  • Perform legal research
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of clients' defenses
  • Represent clients in preliminary hearings
  • Counsel clients and assist with applications to diversionary programs and treatment courts
  • Resolve cases at preliminary hearing level or negotiate reduction of charges
  • Address bail status
  • Prepare full and adequate reports of clients' preliminary hearings
  • Assist in the formulation of placement options
  • Prepare correspondence and legal documents
  • Communicate and/or negotiate with Assistant District Attorneys, Adult Probation Officers, Juvenile Probation Officers, and other relevant departments and agencies
  • Litigate before Magisterial District Judges, Common Pleas Judges, Juvenile Masters, and Appellate Courts
  • Special assignments from the Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender
  • Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as required
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as a law clerk, legal intern, or in a clinic
  • Knowledge of Chester County Local Rules
  • Working knowledge of legal processes involved in Clerk of Courts and criminal dockets
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Must be able to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
  • Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
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