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County of Centre

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Pay: $36.06–$50.48/hr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Bellefonte, PA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/19/2026
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Job Description

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Grade:
18 $36.06-$50.48/hour
Shift Available:
Full - Time (Exempt) (40HRS)
Summary of Job Functions:
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 and 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 case preparation Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree. Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar Association required. Public Defender internship or similar experience preferred. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed. For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree. Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar Association required. Public Defender internship or similar experience preferred. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed. For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer