DEPUTY PD - TRIAL DIVISION in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania at County of Centre

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER - TRIAL DIVISION

Salary Grade: 21

Starting Salary: $41.93/hour

Shift Available: Full - Time (Exempt) (40HRS)

Summary of Job Functions:
• Litigation of trials, appeals, and collateral review actions.
• Assigns and prioritizes caseload demands.
• Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
• Participates in selection and training of Assistant Public Defenders.
• Represents defendant in criminal actions from preliminary hearings through jury trial and final appeal.
• Prepares post-trial motions, prepares and writes briefs, memos, appeals, and presents oral arguments to courts.
• Conducts preliminary attorney conferences.
• Interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies and general public.
• Performs duties of the Chief Public Defender in the absence of the Chief Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender.
• Visits mental hospitals, jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained.
• Conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials.
• Negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney for clients.
• Utilizes computer for docketing, drafting letters and other legal correspondence or reports.

Minimum Training and Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree. Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Five to ten (5-10) years' working experience as an attorney with some experience in criminal law. Must show proof of license from Pennsylvania Bar Association. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer