DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for the Full-Time position of Assistant District Attorney. The Dauphin County District's Office works to achieve justice on crimes committed within the County including murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, theft, and all felony and misdemeanor offenses under Pennsylvania law. The office includes 31 prosecutors and 14 detectives. Our assistant district attorneys determine when prosecutions are appropriate and when they are not appropriate. When a prosecution is determined to be the right course, our assistant district attorneys handle those cases in the interest of justice. If you are admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and are interested in this position, please submit a resume and a letter of interest to District Attorney Francis T. Chardo.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Juris Doctor degree
• Continuing legal education is required.

Nice To Haves

• Some training in computers helpful.

Responsibilities

• Acts on authority delegated by the District Attorney to represent the Commonwealth and the County in the prosecutions of those persons who are alleged to have violated the laws of the Commonwealth and the County.
• Prosecutes criminal cases.
• Drafts criminal information.
• Advises police on legal matters.
• Handles hearings.
• Conducts trials.
• Reviews other matters as assigned by the elected District Attorney.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level