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Criminal Law Attorney in Bellefonte, PA

Centre County Pennsylvania Jan 03,2018 Dec 19,2016 Location Bellefonte PA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Assistant District Attorney Duties: The candidate assists police in the investigation of criminal offenses. Provides legal opinions to police relative to investigations. Conducts legal research and writes opinions thereon. Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants and statements of probable cause. Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants. Assembles and evaluates evidence, interviews and prepares witnesses for various court appearances. Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at preliminary hearings, pretrial motions, trials before court and/or jury, post-verdict motions and appeals to Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. Represents Commonwealth in Post-Conviction Relief Act hearings in the Court of Common Pleas and appeals therefrom to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. Represents the Commonwealth in proceedings on writs of habeas corpus in United States District Court, Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court. Represents the Commonwealth and the Court of Common Pleas in Indirect Criminal Contempt proceedings and all appeals therefrom. Represents the Commonwealth in Juvenile Court proceedings and all appeals therefrom. Represents the Commonwealth in summary appeals and appeals therefrom. Represents the Commonwealth in pre-trial conferences. Does legal research and makes oral arguments and prepares written briefs before all Commonwealth and federal courts. Responds to miscellaneous requests for legal opinions from law enforcement officers and the general public. Interacts with all other state and local law enforcement agencies and local individuals and organizations.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification and Experience: The candidate should have Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Some training in computers is helpful. Continuing legal education is required. Should have 2+ years of experience in working as an attorney with some experience in criminal law. Must show proof of license from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

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