Government
Media, PA
Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Media, PA
Attorney
Min 10 yrs required
No
Public Defender
Duties: The candidate’s responsibilities include management of all cases assigned to the major felony unit (primarily homicides, Felony 1 and Felony 2 cases) to ensure that Office of the Public Defender clients receives quality legal representation in all aspects of their cases. Training and supervision for all Assistant Public Defenders assigned to the major felony unit. Review initial arrest paperwork, identify the specific needs in each case - investigation, social services, special assignment, etc. and assign to attorneys within the major felony unit. Handle a caseload of vertically assigned major felony cases to a conclusion. Supervision of support staff involved in the legal representation of clients in the major felony unit including social service advocates, mitigators, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff. Develop and engage in holistic representation practices that assist the client in collateral matters that impact the direct legal representation of the client. Work to advocate for structural change and adherence to national and statewide best practices that will benefit the interest of public defender clients. Perform related work at the request of the Defender or First Assistant, when necessary.
Jun 02, 2025
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Nov 24, 2021
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