Public Interest

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Assistant Defender - Trial Attorney (Lateral)

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

this involves specially-assigned, complex cases of all types, including cases where clients are charged with violent and sexual offenses draft, file, and argue all necessary motions and memoranda of law interview clients over the telephone, in-person, and at county and state correctional institutions engage in holistic representation practices that assist the client in collateral matters that may impact the direct legal representation of the client maintain a professional team-oriented work atmosphere with other attorneys, social workers, investigators and administrative staff within the unit, and all other units at the defender association what you’ll need juris doctor required, must be pennsylvania bar member (active and in good standing) minimum of three years’ experience providing direct legal representation to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including litigating complex felony cases jury trial experience preferred a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the representation of individuals who are indigent within the criminal justice system ability to adapt to changing needs of the defender association and to work collaboratively with all defender staff must be able to travel to courtrooms, local and statewide prisons/facilities if needed how to apply: please include cover letter, resume and writing sample (maximum 20 pages) in your application. this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Legal

Hirring Coordinator
Defender Association of Philadelphia
1441 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102