Assistant Public Defender

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Job Opening: Assistant Public Defender
Department: Public Defender
Shift: Office hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, additional hours as necessary


Summary

The Delaware County Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to the individuals facing a loss of freedom in the criminal, delinquency and mental health systems in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The office employs over roughly 70 attorneys and staff to provide zealous advocacy for our clients. The office represents several thousand clients each year in the District Justice Courts, the Court of Common Pleas and the Appellate Courts of Pennsylvania.


Essential Duties

Under the general oversight of the Public Defender and First Assistant, an Assistant Defender is responsible for every aspect of litigation in the criminal, delinquency and mental health systems, including, but not limited to:

Direct personal consultation with defender clients from the of inception of the legal proceedings through their completion

The preparation of persuasive legal arguments to advocate for the client’s interest at each stage of the legal proceeding.

Overseeing the discovery, collection and presentation of all facts that support clients interests at each stage of the legal proceedings.

Engaging in holistic representation practices that attempt to assist the client in collateral matters that impact the direct legal representation of the client.

Working within the organization to advocate for structural change that will benefit the interest of public defender clients.

Perform related work, at the request of the Defender or First Assistant, when necessary


Qualifications

Licensed and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the intention to sit for the next available Pennsylvania Bar exam

Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to public service.

A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding workload.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills


Contact

Please provide a cover letter with the application, they are required for this positon.

To apply, please fill out our online application form.



Contact Us

  •   201 West Front Street,
         Media, PA 19063
  •   8:30AM - 4:30PM
           Monday - Friday
  •   610-891-4000
  • webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us

About Delaware County

Delaware County, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into forty-nine municipalities is the oldest settled section of Pennsylvania.


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