Attorney I, District Attorney’s Office

Job overview

The Attorney I, District Attorney’s Office role is onsite in Allentown, PA, with compensation of $79,560 per year. The position serves in the County of Lehigh District Attorney’s Office. This entry-level prosecutor handles criminal cases across stages of the criminal justice system, contributing to case preparation, charging and disposition decisions, and courtroom proceedings. The attorney also works with law enforcement during investigations and supports the office’s prosecution work from local court through appellate disposition.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and prepare cases for trial or other disposition
• draft and review warrants, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• assist law enforcement with investigations
• prepare and present witnesses and evidence to the countywide Grand Jury
• evaluate cases and propose dispositions to senior attorneys
• and present misdemeanor and potentially low-level felony cases at trial.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

criminal prosecution

district attorney’s office

legal research

trial preparation

criminal investigations

grand jury

allentown pa

18101

county of lehigh pennsylvania

$79,560 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes this as an entry-level position where little to no prosecutorial experience is necessary; a Juris Doctorate is required.

About the employer

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.