Assistant Public Defender

Position: Assistant Public Defender Department Public Defender Location Erie County Courthouse Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $$69,576.00 Annually Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Exempt Posting Date 04/03/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 Pay Grade NB17 Bargaining Unit APPOINTED OFFICIAL Posting Number 4928 Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.

Definition of Class * Under general direction represent either adults or juveniles charged with a crime before the Court of Common Pleas.

Duties & Responsibilities * Maintain a caseload which includes representation of clients from preliminary hearing through trial.

Manage all cases by interviewing clients, witnesses and police officers.

Prepare and confer with investigators for case investigation in anticipation of trial.

Research, draft and file all pre-trial motions in a timely manner.

Negotiate with the District Attorney's Office any potential plea agreement prior to trial.

Prepare and file all post-sentence motions and requests for appellate review in a timely manner.

* Other duties as required or assigned.

* The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * A working knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal law and court procedure.

Ability to communicate with the Court and clients during the preparation of the case for trial and during trial.

Ability to communicate in writing the issues, arguments and requested relief being sought.

Minimum Requirements * Juris Doctor Degree from an Accredited Law School * Must be eligible to practice law in Pennsylvania * Must have a Valid Driver's License * Must Provide Own Transportation Conditions Of Employment