What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY II/Part-time - Public Defender's Office position at COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA?
General Description: This is professional position providing legal services for the County. This position will be independently responsible for the defense of juvenile and/or adult defendants through all phases of representation from the inception of the case through disposition and appeals. Duties will include, but are not limited to, pre-trial investigations, research, client interviews, trial preparation work, document preparation, filing of pre-trial and post-trial motions, trying of cases before Magisterial District Judges, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Masters, and appeal.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Have a general understanding of the Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, PA Rules of
Evidence, PA Rules of Criminal Procedure;
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to identify legal issues and prepare written briefs in support of the issues;
- Ability to relate to indigent clients;
- Ability to represent indigent defendants at the Magisterial and trial levels including preliminary hearings, probation and parole hearings, pre-trial hearings, bail, trial and post-trial proceedings;
- Ability to represent juveniles in all phases of the juvenile system including detention and adjudication proceedings;
- Ability to meet with clients whether out on bail or in the Lehigh County Jail;
Experience/Education:
- Graduated from an accredited law school
- Juris Doctor
- Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
Additional Information: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, completed County application and resume. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's website at www.lehighcounty.org under Departments/Human Resources/Employment Opportunities/Professional or contact
