Attorney I, Public Defender

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania•Allentown, PA

About The Position

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. Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required. Have a general understanding of the Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, PA Rules of Evidence, PA Rules of Criminal Procedure; Ability to identify legal issues and prepare written briefs in support of the issues; Ability to relate to indigent clients; Attend and 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; Attend and represent juveniles in all phases of the juvenile system including detention and adjudication proceedings; Meet with clients whether out on bail or in the Lehigh County Jail;

Requirements

Must be an active member of the PA Bar and in good standing
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle
Must be able to pass Child Clearance
Must be able to work independently
Must have JD from an accredited law school

Responsibilities

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
Have a general understanding of the Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, PA Rules of Evidence, PA Rules of Criminal Procedure
Ability to identify legal issues and prepare written briefs in support of the issues
Ability to relate to indigent clients
Attend and 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
Attend and represent juveniles in all phases of the juvenile system including detention and adjudication proceedings
Meet with clients whether out on bail or in the Lehigh County Jail