$60,000 yearly
Bradford County
Towanda, PA, USA
*JOB SUMMARY: * The Attorney assists the Chief Public Defender in providing constitutionally mandated representation to indigent criminal defendants and juveniles in delinquency proceedings, as provided in the Public Defender Act of Pennsylvania, 16 P.S. Section 9960 et seq. *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* Juris Doctor Degree (JD) and currently licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania Valid driver’s license Successful completion of a background check *DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: * An employee in this class conducts legal research and represents defendants and juveniles in legal proceedings as assigned. The work is performed under the supervision and with the assistance of the Chief Public Defender. Supervision may be exercised over supporting personnel. *JOB FUNCTIONS: * Represents criminal defendants and juveniles in delinquency proceedings Researches the crimes charged to determine elements of the crime, grading and possible recommended sentence; Interviews new...