Job Information
County of Northumberland Assistant Public Defender in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Amenities:
The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.
Position Summary:
Provide legal representation to criminal defendants in Northumberland County at various stages of the criminal process from preliminary hearing to higher court appeals.
What You'll Do:
- Preparing for attending court hearings as required, including but not limited to: preliminary hearing, pretrial hearings/conferences, jury selection, jury and no-jury trials, sentencings, parole violation hearing and contempt hearings.
- Conduct legal research in preparation of cases, hearings, and trials.
- Prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents for Common Please, Superior and Supreme Courts.
- Negotiate pleas and other communication with the District Attorney's Office.
- Communicate with and advise clients, including drafting legal correspondence.
- Coordinate/communicate with expert witnesses as necessary.
- Communicate /coordinate with other offices and departments as necessary.
- Additional duties as directed by the Chief Public Defender.
Job Requirements/Skills & Abilities:
- Juris Doctor Degree.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
- Valid drivers license with reliable transportation.
Employment Category:
- Full Time
- Regular Schedule (may require additional hours)
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all -inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all -inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to successfully do the job.