Attorney II - District Attorney's Office Job at COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA, Allentown, PA

  • COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Summary:This is an intermediate professional legal position performing legal services as a criminal prosecutor in the office of the District Attorney. Work involves prosecuting cases and handling other criminal matters including probation and parole violation hearings and summary appeals. This position includes assisting law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations and charging decisions. It also includes the prosecution of cases at all levels of the criminal system from Magisterial District Judge to Appellate level disposition. Trials before a jury or a judge are expected. This position is differentiated from similar positions in its class because it is a transitional position between entry level and more experienced prosecutorial roles.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 witnesses and evidence as part of a team working with a county wide Grand Jury in criminal cases.Evaluates criminal cases for appropriate disposition and reviews proposed dispositions with more experienced attorneys in the office.Prepares and presents misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial.The Position has no supervisory responsibility.To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the individual must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period

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