Full Time Assistant District Attorney - Gun Violence Reduction

Posting number: 01470

Department: District Attorney

Job classification: Full Time Assistant District Attorney - Gun Violence Reduction

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

An Assistant District Attorney (ADA) is responsible for representing the Commonwealth's position and interest when individuals are charged with committing a criminal act. Involvement in the cases assigned to the ADA begins with the initial stages of the investigation and continues through all stages of the investigation and prosecution, up to and including the sentencing and any post-sentence motions.

In conjunction with the above duties, the GVR ADA will be the point person for prosecution of crimes involving gun violence. He or she will work with law enforcement and, more specifically the District Attorney's GVR detectives, on the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of persons committing crimes involving gun violence.

1. In addition to prosecuting gun violence crimes, this Assistant District Attorney may be responsible for all manner of prosecution such as other felonies, robberies, arson, domestic disputes, child abuse, narcotics, sexual assaults, major crimes, elder abuse and DUI. 2. The Assistant District Attorney must formulate trial strategy, determine sentence to be sought, conduct plea negotiations and research applicable case law. 3. The Assistant District Attorney is responsible for ascertaining the facts of the case, work closely with law enforcement, secure expert testimony and prepare witnesses for trial. 4. The Assistant District Attorney will act as a resource for law enforcement, other Assistant District Attorneys, Detectives and lawyers, and attend community outreach programs when asked by the District Attorney. 5. The Assistant District Attorney must advise police on matters of filing complaints when asked, attend write-ups and/or preliminary hearings, and secure additional information from law enforcement personnel when required. 6. The Assistant District Attorney must communicate information on case status to all involved parties such as defense attorneys, law enforcement and victims. 7. The Assistant District Attorney must be proficient at legal research, provide necessary training in his/her designated specialty, and be able to communicate effectively and work closely with all support staff and detectives within the office. 8. Additional responsibilities are at the discretion of the District Attorney.

An application will not be accepted in instances where the applicant has any pending criminal charges filed against him/her, other than minor traffic violations, in this or any other jurisdiction. The applicant shall not have any pending disciplinary complaints or proceedings brought against him/her by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme County of Pennsylvania or the Disciplinary Board of any other jurisdiction. An applicant is obligated to disclose any prior criminal charges , convictions, or disciplinary complaints and proceedings brought against him/her by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or the Disciplinary Board of any other jurisdiction.

Minimum requirements include being a member in good standing and admitted to practice before the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.