Job Title: Assistant Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Participate in structured training programs to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for the role of an Assistant Public Defender. - Accompany and observe experienced attorneys during various phases of legal proceedings to gain practical insights and experience. - Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft legal documents, motions, briefs, and other necessary paperwork under the supervision of experienced
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General II/III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) II/III within the Medicaid Fraud Control Section (MFCS) of the Criminal Law Division is tasked with investigating and prosecuting cases involving Medicaid Fraud and the Neglect of Care-Dependent Persons. The MFCS primarily targets providers who defraud the Medicaid program and engage in abusive practices towards care-dependent individuals. The responsibilities include: - Conduc
## Assistant District Attorney, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is responsible for investigating and prosecuting municipal corruption, as well as cases that require the resources of an investigative unit. The SIU also works closely with other units within the office, such as the Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI) of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). Job duties
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Investigate and prosecute municipal corruption, including misconduct by public officials, governmental employees, and law enforcement officers. - Handle cases requiring investigative resources, such as building collapses, and manage election fraud allegations. - Collaborate with the Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI) of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) on law enforcement firearm dischar
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: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Organized Retail & House Theft Taskforce under the Economic Crimes Division is responsible for managing and conducting complex investigations related to organized retail theft and multi-property deed fraud schemes. Key responsibilities include: - Managing criminal investigations from arrest through to conclusion. - Conducting Grand Jury hearings, proffers, protracted pre
Position: Assistant District Attorney Unit: Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Unit Supervisor: Supervisor of PCRA Unit Summary of Job The organization is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in its Post-Conviction Relief Act Unit (PCRA Unit). The PCRA Unit is responsible for managing petitions filed by defendants who are challenging their convictions under the Post-Conviction Relief Act. These petitions may involve claims such as i
Position: Entry-Level ADA Job Title Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Job Responsibilities The entry-level Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting adults and juveniles charged with committing misdemeanor and felony crimes within the Trial Division of the organization. The Trial Division includes several units: - Municipal Court Unit: Oversee misdemeanor trials and preliminary hearings. - Juvenile Court Unit: Manage delinquency hearings
Position: Entry-Level ADA Job Title: Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Appeals Unit: Responsible for writing briefs and arguing before appellate courts, representing the Commonwealth in various levels of the appellate process. - Civil Litigation Unit: Engages in litigation, including complex discovery, right-to-know law, contracts drafting, review and negotiations, and employment law. - Federal Litigation Unit: Handles litigation of petitions f
Job Title: Assistant Defender - Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Defender is responsible for providing high-quality, client-centered legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges in Philadelphia. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Assistant Defender collaborates with social workers, investigators, mitigation specialists, and administrative professionals to support clients and communities effectively. The role involves: - Advocating for clie
Job Title: Chief of Homicide/SDU Job Responsibilities: - Manage the day-to-day operations of both the Homicide and Special Defense Unit. - Develop and implement procedures and protocols to enhance departmental efficiency and promote professional development of the unit’s staff. - Create and foster an environment where attorneys and social work mitigators can develop, maintain, and enhance skills necessary for handling high-level, high-stakes cases, including death-certifie...
Job Title: Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health, Human & Community Services Division Job Responsibilities: - Advise and represent City departments in grant compliance and contracting matters. - Provide legal counsel to City departments on compliance with relevant laws, policies, and contract and grant terms and conditions. - Help develop, draft, and review policies and practices to ensure contracting terms and processes are in...
Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Job Responsibilities: Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division are tasked with investigating and prosecuting a diverse array of federal law violations. These include, but are not limited to, immigration offenses, violent crimes, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and national security offenses. AUSAs are expected to exhibit strong analytical reasoning, legal acumen, and advocacy skills,
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Engage in litigation and policy research and advocacy to transform the family policing or child welfare system and the juvenile and criminal legal systems. - Participate in legislative and policy advocacy and affirmative civil litigation in state and federal courts across the country, including appellate and amicus litigation. - Conduct public education, media advocacy, training, and technical assistance. - Coordinate state o
Job Title: Permanent Behavioral Health Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Permanent Behavioral Health Attorney primarily works within the Behavioral Health Unit, specifically assigned to the MC Mental Health Court (MC MHC). The attorney's key responsibilities include: - Preparing for and managing MC MHC on designated days, handling cases involving defendants deemed incompetent or diagnosed with mental illnesses such as intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, and d
Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Department: Department of Justice, Executive Office for . Attorneys and the Office of the . Attorneys Job Responsibilities: - Initial assignments for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) will be in the Criminal Division. - AUSAs will be responsible for representing the United States in the prosecution of federal crimes. - The role involves advancing the criminal and civil legal interests of the federal govern
Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Job Responsibilities: As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) within the Department of Justice, Executive Office for . Attorneys, and the Office of the . Attorneys, you will be primarily tasked with representing the United States in the prosecution of federal crimes. Initial assignments will be situated in the Criminal Division. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities that include: - Engaging i
Job Title Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 Job Responsibilities Under the general supervision of a Deputy Public Defender, the Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 functions as a lead worker and provides guidance to Assistant Deputy Public Defenders of lower levels. This role involves taking the lead on work-related matters and serving in a professional capacity as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons. These individuals may be formally charged with an offense
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a professional capacity as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons formally charged with indictable offenses or juvenile offenses. - Represent children who are abused or neglected, individuals committed to mental institutions, or those involved in disputes or under intense supervision parole. - Provide legal representation for individuals in need of guardianship, alleged to have abused/n
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2 serves under the limited supervision of a Deputy Public Defender and acts as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent individuals who are formally charged with offenses of an indictable nature or juvenile offenses. The responsibilities include representing children who are abused or neglected, individuals committed to mental institutions, those in need of guardianship,
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 operates under the jurisdiction of a Division Director within the Department of the Public Advocate. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in performing all professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. This may include legal representation, advising, and underta
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 Job Responsibilities: Under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the department of the Public Advocate, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 is tasked with aiding in the performance of all professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. This role also involves performing related work as required, ensuring that the public's interest
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 operates under the direction of a Division Director or other supervisory officer within the Department of the Public Advocate. The primary responsibilities include assisting the supervising officer in executing professional duties essential for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings related to the division. This role may also in
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 Job Responsibilities: - Function as a lead worker under the general supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. - Provide guidance to Assistant Deputy Public Defenders of lower levels. - Serve as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons formally charged with offenses of an indictable nature or juvenile offenses. - Represent children who are abused or neglected, individuals committed to mental institutions, or those requirin
Job Title Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 Job Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Deputy Public Defender, the Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 serves as a civil or criminal attorney to indigent persons facing various legal issues. These individuals may be formally charged with an indictable offense or juvenile offense, may be children who are abused or neglected, or individuals committed to mental institutions. The role also involves resolving disputes, assis
Assistant Deputy Public Defender II The candidate works under the limited supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. Serves in a professional capacity as the civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons who are formally charged with an offense of an indictable nature or juvenile offense, or children who are abused/neglected, or commitments to mental institutions, or resolves disputes, or persons on intense supervision parole, or in need of guardianship, or who are alleged t
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 operates under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the Department of the Public Advocate. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in performing all professional duties necessary to ensure adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings related to the division. The role involves engaging in related work as required, which
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 Job Responsibilities: Under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the Department of the Public Advocate, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 is responsible for assisting in all professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. The role involves performing related work as required to ensure the effective advocacy and defense of public
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of a Division Director or other supervisory officer within the Department, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 is responsible for assisting in the performance of professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. The role involves undertaking related work as required, which may include but is not l
Job Title: Attorney I Job Responsibilities: The Attorney I role within the Public Defender department involves a comprehensive range of legal duties primarily focused on representing clients in various legal proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Representing clients at preliminary hearings in Magisterial District Courts and juvenile clients in all Juvenile Justice System proceedings. - Handling miscellaneous matters in the Court of Common Pleas, as well as appellate
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 Job Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of a Deputy Public Defender, the Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 serves as a lead worker, providing guidance to Assistant Deputy Public Defenders of lower levels. The role involves taking the lead on work-related matters and serving in a professional capacity as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons who are formally charged with an offense or an indictable nature,
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 Job Responsibilities: - Serve under the close supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. - Act as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons formally charged with an indictable offense, juvenile offenses, or other legal matters including but not limited to: children who are abused/neglected, commitments to mental institutions, intense supervision parole, guardianship needs, allegations of child abuse/neglect, termination of
Assistant Deputy Public Defender II The candidate works under the limited supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. Serves in a professional capacity as the civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons who are formally charged with an offense of an indictable nature or juvenile offense, or children who are abused/neglected, or commitments to mental institutions, or resolves disputes, or persons on intense supervision parole, or in need of guardianship, or who are alleged t
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 operates under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the Department of the Public Advocate. The primary responsibility of the role is to assist in the performance of all professional duties necessary to adequately represent and protect the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. Additional related work may also be required as part of the role. Educ
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 Job Responsibilities: Under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the department, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 is responsible for assisting in all professional duties necessary to adequately represent and protect the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. This role includes related work as required to fulfill these responsibilities. Education & Experience: Candidates must have graduated from an ac
Job Title Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 Job Responsibilities Under the direction of a Division Director or other supervisory officer in the department, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 assists in the performance of professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. The role involves related work as required, adhering to the legal and ethical standards set by the organizatio
West Chester office of our client seeks a civil and criminal associate attorney with 1 year of civil and/or criminal law experience. The candidate will provide full-service legal support and research to multiple clients. Will represent clients in court appearances. Collaborate and assist with partners, other attorneys, and legal assistants. Maintain, develop and improve client relationships. Prepare all required legal documents. Represent firm in networking forums and key eve