Public Defender's Certified Legal Intern

County of Berks • Reading, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides legal representation for indigent persons at Summary Hearings,
Preliminary Hearings, Mental Health Hearings, State Parole Violation Hearings,
Appeals, and Juvenile Court, while under the direct supervision of a Public
Defender Attorney.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School.
• Must have certification from the PA Supreme Court to perform as a Certified Legal Intern.
• General knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal Law
• Ability to use Windows based computer programs
• Possess good problem solving and organization abilities
• Possess good oratory and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in office & field required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Public Defender Clients at Summary Hearings
• Represent Public Defender Clients at Preliminary Hearings
• Represent Public Defender Clients at Mental Health Hearings
• Represent Public Defender Clients at State Parole Violations
• Prepares appellate briefs and argues appellate issues before Appeals Court.
• Represent Public Defender Clients in Juvenile Court.
• Representation includes meeting clients, evaluating case and evidence, providing advice to client, negotiation with police and District Attorney’s Office as well as conducting hearings.
• Filing documents and client files.
• Miscellaneous typing and data entry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree