Senior Deputy District Attorney - Cumberland County

Job Description

Acts on authority delegated by the district attorney to represent the Commonwealth and the County in the prosecutions of those persons who are alleged to have violated the law of the Commonwealth within the County.   

Position Information:

Starting Salary: Based on Amount of Previous Experience. Please reference the starting salaries below. 

Senior Attorney III – Grade 120 – Starting at $94,399.50

Senior Attorney II – Grade 118 – Starting at $84,006.00

Senior Attorney I – Grade 117 – Starting at $79,267.50

Attorney II – Grade 116 – Starting at $74,763.00

Attorney I – Grade 113 – Starting at $62,790.00

Classification: Attorney

Position Code: 3057

5-Factor Grade: 120

Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2 week pay period

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy. 

Responsibilities:

Upon authority delegated by the District Attorney:

1. Performs the duties of an assistant district attorney, which include:
   
   1. Assists police in the investigation of criminal offenses. 
   2. Provides legal opinions to police relative to investigations. 
   3. Conducts legal research and writes opinions thereon. 
   4. Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants and statements of probable cause.  
   5. Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants. 
   6. Review and sign criminal information. 
   7. Assembles and evaluates evidence, interviews, and prepares witnesses for various court appearances. 
   8. Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at preliminary hearing, pretrial motions, pre-trial conferences, trials before court and/or jury, post-verdict motions and appeals to Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. 
   9. Interacts with all other state and local law enforcement agencies and local individuals and organization. 
   10. Uphold all ethical duties to seek justice in all cases. 
   11. Provide community prosecution out-reach to assigned police jurisdictions. 
   12. Perform special duties as assigned by the District Attorney.
   13. Attends continuing education courses on law enforcement and related issues. 
   14. Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required. 
   15. Provides public service work within the County, e.g., participates in mock trials for edification of the public. 
   16. Performs other job-related work as assigned by the district attorney. 

Qualifications:

1. Juris doctor degree and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 
2. Some computer training is helpful. 
3. Continuing legal education is required.
4. Attorney with seven plus years of relevant experience.
5. Experience leading a specialized program area.
6. Possesses the necessary trial experience and leadership abilities to oversee/mentor other staff attorneys.
7. Must be qualified to be lead prosecutor on a Death Penalty prosecution.

Company Description

Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.  

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

 Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors.  We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community.  We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment. 

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension 
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance