Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the Federal Litigation Unit are tasked with managing their own caseloads within district court. Their responsibilities include conducting evidentiary hearings, responding to habeas petitions, handling appeals to the Third Circuit, drafting appellate briefs, and conducting oral arguments in the Third Circuit. ADAs are responsible for reviewing cases for serious constitutional v
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant District Attorney in the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) of the organization is tasked with several critical responsibilities. These include the reinvestigation and resolution of credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful convictions arising from past convictions. The role also involves reviewing pardon and commutation applications. Key functions include obtaining and reviewing extensive court re
Job Title: Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2025 Job Responsibilities: The Entry Level Assistant District Attorney is an essential role within the organization, particularly in the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Unit. The position involves a diverse range of legal responsibilities in both the Law Division and the Trial Division. In the Law Division, the responsibilities include: - Handling cases in various units such as Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Li
Job Title: Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2025 Job Responsibilities: As an Entry Level Assistant District Attorney in the Federal Litigation Unit, you will be part of the Law Division, which encompasses Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, and Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) units. Your responsibilities will vary based on the specific unit to which you are assigned: 1. **Appeals Unit**: Write briefs and argue before appellate courts, representing
Job Title: Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2025 Job Responsibilities: Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office are tasked with a variety of responsibilities depending on their assigned division. The office is divided into two primary divisions: the Law Division and the Trial Division. In the Law Division, entry-level attorneys may be assigned to one of four units: Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, or Po...
Job Title: Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2025 Job Responsibilities: - The Entry Level Assistant District Attorney will be assigned to either the Law Division or the Trial Division, based on the needs of the office and the individual's demonstrated ability and experience. - In the Law Division, responsibilities may include writing briefs and arguing before appellate courts in the Appeals Unit, practicing litigation and handling complex discovery in the Ci
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General III/IV Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) III/IV position within the organization is a full-time prosecutorial role situated in the Criminal Law Division, specifically under the Gun Violence Task Force in Philadelphia. The core responsibility of this position is to investigate and prosecute a broad range of criminal activities, including misdemeanors, gun trafficking, complex corrupt organizations, conspiracies, and fir
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 - investigat...