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Position Title: Arraignment Attorney

Salary: $66,950.00 per year

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

At the time of application you must submit the following:

  1. A resume with the application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
  2. A legal writing sample, which demonstrates your legal research and writing skills; and
  3. An official academic law school transcript. 

Minimum Requirements:

1. J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school.

2. Existing license to practice law in PA.

All positions are full-time. Candidates must relinquish private or other law practice within reasonable time period. Shifts include nights and weekends. 

Act 33/34 Clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.

Position Summary:



Overview:


Duties:

  • Meets with clients and obtains essential information which will assist in advocacy and representation of client.
  • Advocates/Represents client before and during Preliminary Arraignment.
  • Meets with the client prior to all critical stages of the prosecution.
  • Assures that the client's case proceeds in a timely manner.
  • Keeps the client informed about the case and promptly responds to the client's requests for information.
  • Prepares and files all papers necessary to effectively represent the client in a timely manner.
  • Devotes an appropriate amount of time to maintaining a current knowledge of applicable law.
  • Abides by all applicable codes of ethics and professional responsibility; seeks guidance on ethical issues.
  • Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence and other applicable law.
Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Windows operating system 
Ability to:

  • Assess client situations and communicate, both orally and in writing.
  • Work with a diverse, challenging client population.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of client information.
  • Maintain civility in relationships with all clients, co-workers, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, law enforcement officers, witnesses and the general public, while zealously advocating on behalf of the client.
  • Operate a personal computer for word processing, computerized legal research, and related functions.
  • Frequently travel to various magisterial courts and other locations throughout the county as requested or required.
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D


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