Attorney I, Public Defender at County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania

Summary: This is professional position providing legal services for the County. This position will be independently responsible for the defense of juvenile and/or adult defendants through all phases of representation from the inception of the case through disposition and appeals. Duties will include but are not limited to pre-trial investigations research client interviews trial preparation work document preparation filing of pre-trial and post-trial motions trying of cases before Magisterial District Judges Judges of the Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Masters and appeal.Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.Have a general understanding of the Crimes Code Vehicle Code PA Rules of Evidence PA Rules of Criminal Procedure;Ability to identify legal issues and prepare written briefs in support of the issues;Ability to relate to indigent clients;Attend and represent indigent defendants at the Magisterial and trial levels including preliminary hearings probation and parole hearings pre-trial hearings bail trial and post-trial proceedings;Attend and represent juveniles in all phases of the juvenile system including detention and adjudication proceedings;Meet with clients whether out on bail or in the Lehigh County Jail;Supervisory Responsibilities: The Attorney I Position has supervisory responsibility for 0 direct reports.Qualifications: Must be an active member of the PA Bar and in good standing;Must have a valid drivers license and vehicle;Must be able to pass Child Clearance;Must be able to work independently;Education/Experience: Must have JD from an accredited law school.Certificates Licenses Registrations:Member of the PA Bar Key Skills Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1