Attorney II, District Attorney’s Office
Compensation
$83k – $115k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Allentown, PA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Attorney II role is onsite in Allentown, PA. The stated annual pay range is $82,742–$114,525. The position serves as an intermediate criminal prosecutor in the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office. The attorney prosecutes criminal cases and handles related matters from preliminary proceedings through appellate disposition. The role supports public prosecution through legal research, case preparation, work with law enforcement and witnesses, and presentation of misdemeanor and felony cases at trial.
What you'll do
- Research and prepare cases for trial or other disposition
- draft and review warrants, motions, pleadings, and legal documents
- assist law enforcement with investigations
- prepare witnesses and evidence for Grand Jury matters
- evaluate cases and proposed dispositions
- prepare and present misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- attorney iicriminal prosecutordistrict attorney's officecriminal lawtrial preparationlegal researchlaw enforcementallentown palehigh countypennsylvania barjuris doctor$82,742–$114,525/year
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Transitional prosecutorial position between entry-level and more experienced roles; requires a Juris Doctor and good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
About the employer
COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 92
- Industry
- Legal Counsel and Prosecution
- Occupation code
- 23-1011.00
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Listing ID: 4e46c243-0e16-4807-9472-8cf8e4d42d2c