An Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney performs a variety of duties associated with prosecuting criminal cases. The position is in the Post Conviction and Appeals Division of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. One central function of the District Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice during the prosecution of violators of criminal laws at all stages of the juvenile and adult court system. This includes appeals, and post-conviction, and federal habeas corpus proceedings. Once a defendant has been convicted of a crime and sentenced, he or she has the right to file an appeal, asking the state or federal appellate courts to examine the trial and determine whether the defendant was properly convicted. Attorneys in the Post-Conviction Relief Act unit appear in the Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and in the federal Western District of Pennsylvania, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. The selected candidate cannot maintain a private practice and must become a resident of Allegheny County.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent research skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
Strong foundation with Pa Rules of Evidence.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
Non-licensed (in PA) attorneys are not eligible to apply at this time
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Reply to: wfletcher@alleghenycountyda.us and jcaruso@alleghenycountyda.us with a cover letter and resume.
Salary: $66,950 annually with full Allegheny County employee benefits. This is an entry-level position.
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