Attorney II - DA (T)

An Attorney II is responsible for preparing and prosecuting criminal cases from preliminary hearing to completion, which may entail a jury trial, non-jury trial, or any other non-trial disposition such as a guilty plea, diversionary program, or appeal.  This position must be responsive to citizens, victims, law enforcement personnel and the policies of the District Attorney's Office in the disposition of their cases.  
 
Applicants for this position are required to have earned a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, hold a Pennsylvania Attorney's License and have three years of job related experience, two or more years of which are job related experience for a District Attorney's Office.

The Attorney II will assist clients with their criminal cases from the preliminary hearing to completion, which may entail a jury trial, non-jury trial, or any other non-trial disposition such as a guilty plea, diversionary program, or appeal.  This position must be responsive to citizens, victims, law enforcement personnel and the policies of the District Attorney’s and Public Defender’s Offices in the disposition of their cases.District Attorney’s Office

• Prepare and prosecute cases on the Criminal List and Miscellaneous List.
• Respond to citizens, victims and law enforcement personnel.
• Conduct pre-arrest investigations.
• Handle emergency and investigative matters from law enforcement and citizens.
• Adhere to the policies of the District Attorney’s office in the disposition of cases.
• Coordinate with other prosecution offices.
• Enforce probation and parole violations.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

·        Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

·        Pennsylvania Attorney’s License.

·        Three years of job-related experience.  Two or more years of job-related experience for District Attorney Office.

·        Must have strong analytical, research and writing skills.

·        Knowledge of the law (statutes, court cases, rules and regulations).

·        Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

·        Must have a professional and competent attitude, demeanor and appearance.

·        Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

·        Ability to work as part of a team.

·        Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

·        Twelve hours of continuing legal education is required annually.

·        A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required.

 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

 

·        Previous public defender’s office, or two to three years in the public or private sector.

·        Ability to write clearly and concisely under tight time constraints.

·        Knowledge of court policy.

·        Knowledge or ability to learn about Chester County policies and procedures.

·        Affiliation with Bar Association.

·        Sufficient knowledge of law to work on cases independently.

·        Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize.

·        Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgement.

·        Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

·        Ability to establish priorities.

·        Ability to multi-task and carry tasks to completion.

·        Flexibility.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic Word skills
• Basic Outlook skills (Calendar and Email)
• Basic Internet research skills
• Westlaw (legal research) skills
• Court Management System skills

 
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk and hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach above shoulders, and carry or lift items. On rare occasions, the employee will need to kneel, stoop, crouch or squat.  
 
There are no special vision requirements listed for this position.
 
Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Work will be performed inside 100% of the time either at the office, in court, or at Chester County Prison.
• Preparation for trial(s) can lead to a stressful work environment.

 
Other:

• This position requires professionalism.
• Confidentiality is crucial to this position.
• On occasion, you will need to drive to and from locations using your personal vehicle. 
• Ability to work extended hours, as necessary