Lebanon County First Assistant District Attorney

Position: First Assistant District Attorney
Department: District Attorney’s Office, 400 S. 8th Street, Room 11, Municipal Building, Lebanon, PA 17042
Available: Immediately
Bargaining Unit: None
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday; however, hours of work are at the discretion of the District Attorney
Pay Grade: Grade 17 (Non-Union/Exempt Salary Chart)
Salary Range: $38.66 Hr. (and up dependent on experience)

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

100% Employer PAID Benefits ➔ Health Insurance, Vision, Prescription, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Eleven (11) Holidays, Sick, Vacation, and Personal time-off

Additional Benefits ➔ Pension retirement plan, Health Insurance Exchange Program, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Revive Health Benefits Program, Connect Care 3 Resources, Connect Care 3 Platform/KOA Foundations App, and Employee Appreciation Program.

Voluntary Benefits ➔ Deferred Compensation plan, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Cancer insurance.APPLICATION AND RESUME SUBMISSION OPTIONS:

A County of Lebanon Application MUST be completed for consideration for this position. Resume is also required.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform legal work in prosecuting criminal cases in the District Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: prosecuting serious criminal cases such as sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, rape, attempted homicide, and homicide; providing guidance and advice to less experienced ADAs; direct and post-conviction appeals; review of criminal investigations pending charging decisions; advising police officers and citizens regarding a wide variety of information pertaining to criminal law and procedures; any other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties of other ADAs, the First Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for managing the Office when the District Attorney is not available. The First Assistant also acts in an on-call capacity and provides charging approval as required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred candidates will have experience in the practice of law, including some experience in trial work. Candidates must have a firm grasp of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence. Candidates must also have the ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and evidence within a case. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate such material in a clear and logical form and possess the interpersonal and professional skills necessary in a court-related and time-sensitive field.

1. Email directly to Human Resources ➔ View email address on pdaa.org
2. Mail to ➔ 400 S. 8 th Street, Room 200 Lebanon, PA 17042 ATTN: Human Resources
3. Fax to ➔ View phone number on pdaa.org ATTN: Human Resources

**An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**