Assistant District Attorney - Full Time

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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An Assistant District Attorney (ADA) is responsible for representing the Commonwealth's position and interest when individuals are charged with committing a criminal act.

Involvement in the cases assigned to the ADA begins with the initial stages of the investigation and continues through all stages of the investigation and prosecution, up to and including the sentencing and any post-sentence motions.

Responsibilities :

• The Assistant District Attorney will act as a resource for law enforcement, other Assistant District Attorneys, Detectives, and lawyers, and attend community outreach programs when asked by the District Attorney.
• The Assistant District Attorney must advise police on matters of filing complaints when asked, attend write-ups, and secure additional information from law enforcement personnel when required.
• The Assistant District Attorney must formulate trial strategy, determine sentence sought, conduct plea negotiations, and research applicable case law.
• The Assistant District Attorney must secure and interview witnesses to ascertain the facts of the case, secure expert testimony, and prepare witnesses for trial.
• The Assistant District Attorney must communicate information on case status to all involved parties such as defense attorneys, law enforcement, and victims.
• The Assistant District Attorney must provide training, legal instruction, and research assistance to less experienced attorneys.
• The Assistant District Attorney may be responsible for specific types of crime prosecution such as domestic disputes, narcotics, sexual assaults, major crimes, elder abuse, and DUI.
• Additional responsibilities are at the discretion of the District Attorney.

Minimum Requirements :

• Include being in good standing and admitted to practice before the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• No application will be accepted in instances where the applicant has any pending criminal charges filed against him / her, other than minor traffic violations, in this or any other jurisdiction.

No applicant shall have any pending disciplinary complaints or proceedings brought against him / her by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or the Disciplinary Board of any other jurisdiction.

An applicant is obligated to disclose any prior criminal charges and convictions, other than minor traffic violations, as well as any disciplinary complaints and proceedings brought against him / her by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or the Disciplinary Board of any other jurisdiction.

Applicants must submit a resume, writing sample, and list of three professional references.

The County of Luzerne is an EEO / ADA employer.

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