Assistant District Attorney — Part-Time

Job overview

The Assistant District Attorney role is onsite in Sunbury, PA, and is part-time; compensation is not specified. The position serves the Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office. The attorney prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal, prepares and argues motions, and works with law enforcement, witnesses, and victims. The role supports the county’s criminal prosecution work through legal advocacy and case preparation.

What you'll do

• Prosecute misdemeanor and felony caseloads from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal
• prepare and argue motions and appeals in the Court of Common Pleas and appellate courts
• work with law enforcement on case preparation
• advise and counsel civilian and police witnesses and victims before trial or pre-trial hearings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant district attorney

criminal prosecution

criminal law

trial advocacy

motions and appeals

witness preparation

part-time

sunbury pa

northumberland county

health insurance

dental and vision

vacation and sick time

retirement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance
• vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time
• retirement.

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited law school and a license to practice before Pennsylvania courts.

About the employer

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