Assistant Public Defender/Law Clerk

Assistant Public Defender/Law Clerk Bellefonte, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22495586 Summary Bellefonte, PA In-Person $29.10 - $36.06 per Hour 1 Years Experience Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.

D., J.D. No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description

• Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
• Counsels clients.
• Prepares and files motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Visits mental hospitals, jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained.
• Represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post-conviction hearings.
• Prepares post-trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts.
• Conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials.
• Negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney for clients.
• Utilizes computer for docketing, drafting letters and other legal correspondence or reports.
• Dictates correspondence.
• Interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies and general public.
• Attends staffing and training sessions.
• Advises public groups of the functions of the office.
• Travels as necessary for trial preparations.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

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