ADA Position - Indiana County District Attorney

Indiana County District Attorney’s Office

Assistant District Attorney

COMPENSATION: Base salary $36,442/year

BENEFITS: Some County Benefits after 90 days probationary period

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform legal work in prosecuting

criminal cases in the District Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, the following: review cases for possible criminal

prosecution; preparing and trying criminal cases; interviewing witnesses;

preparing and responding to motions and briefs; conducting research;

attending various court proceedings including preliminary and pretrial

hearings, sentencings and post-conviction proceedings; advising police

officers and citizens regarding a wide variety of information pertaining to

criminal law and procedures, as well as other duties and assigned by the

District Attorney.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred candidates will have experience in the practice of law, including

some experience in trial work, and graduation from an accredited law

school, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which

provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Good knowledge of

the principles of civil and criminal law, methods and practices of pleading,

judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and the ability to analyze, appraise

and organize facts and evidence within a case is also required. Candidates

must be able to effectively communicate such material in a clear and logical

form, as well have the interpersonal and professional skills necessary in a

court-related and time-sensitive field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Good knowledge of criminal law and procedure required
• Ability to receive instruction, guidance and constructive criticism from

the District Attorney and First Assistant

• Ability to speak and write effectively and present clear and logical

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, LEA, and

• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a recognized college or university and from an accredited

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
• Licensed to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, references,

and writing sample to:

District Attorney Robert F. Manzi Jr

825 Philadelphia Street

Indiana, PA 15701

(724) 465-3835

rmanzi@indianacountypa.gov