Assistant District Attorney II

Lancaster County•Lancaster, PA

1d•$74,735 - $120,000

About The Position

The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney II with experience prosecuting crimes in the Special Victims Unit, including child abuse and domestic violence cases. The unit prosecutes sexual assaults, crimes against young children, and domestic violence cases, seeking justice for vulnerable victims. Unit attorneys become involved with police and victim/witness advocates early in investigations. Prior approval from an Assistant District Attorney is required before certain charges may be filed, and attorneys follow assigned cases through the court system. The Assistant District Attorney II prosecutes a wide array of criminal offenses and handles all phases of prosecution, from pre-investigation through post-sentence appeals, with an emphasis on serious and complex litigation. The role requires evaluating cases in light of available resources, evidence, crime severity, impacts on victims and the community, and policy considerations. Compensation is commensurate with experience and subject to collective bargaining. The position receives direct supervision from the First Deputy District Attorney, with oversight from the First Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney. Work is sedentary in nature; no specific physical demands are identified apart from driving a motor vehicle in the course of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Juris Doctorate degree.
License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Significant litigation experience handling complex felony criminal cases, specifically through jury trials or appellate work.
Significant experience as a practicing attorney whose workload was devoted exclusively or primarily to criminal law as a prosecutor or defense counsel.
Ability to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Exemplary analytical abilities and persuasive communication skills.
Strong command of the criminal justice system, current state of the law, Pennsylvania Crimes Code, and rules of criminal and appellate procedure.
Commanding courtroom presence.
Ability to work independently with little supervision, with a proven history of sound discretion and judgment.
Ability to direct an advanced criminal investigation.
Ability to identify, research, and analyze complex legal issues and litigate persuasively in appellate venue.
Successfully meet the requirements of the criminal history background check.
Comply with the County’s authorized driver guidelines.

Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary hearing blocks.
Screen assigned cases for discovery, plea offers, pretrial litigation, and trial presentation.
Conduct pretrial hearings, jury and bench trials, juvenile hearings, and posttrial hearings.
Conduct summary conviction appeals, current business sessions, guilty pleas, and bench warrants.
Prepare pretrial, post-trial, and appellate briefs and memoranda of law.
Advise law enforcement officers on cases, charges, and law.
Verify Rule 600 status of each assigned case.
Serve as Duty DA and be on call for the office on a rotating basis.
Assist in training new Assistant District Attorneys and mentor their development.
Collaborate with office leadership to develop best practices for office policy and procedure and courtroom practice.
Provide training to police or others as requested by the District Attorney.
Complete continuing legal education to maintain a license to practice law.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Evaluate cases, considering resources, evidence strength, crime severity, impacts on victims and the community, and policy considerations.
Follow assigned cases through the court system, from investigation through post-sentence appeals.