Summary The Attorney I for the Public Defender's office represents clients at their preliminary ... Knowledge of Chester County Local Rules . Working knowledge of legal processes involved in Clerk of ...

60 County Of Chester Public Defender Jobs Hiring Near You
Summary The Attorney I for the Public Defender's office represents clients at their preliminary ... Knowledge of Chester County Local Rules . Working knowledge of legal processes involved in Clerk of ...
Deputy Register of Wills
West Chester, PA · On-site
$73K/yr
... County of Chester Code or the ability to learn. • Ability to interface effectively with all ... public to judges of the Orphans Court. • Must have an excellent knowledge of all office ...
Deputy Register of Wills
West Chester, PA · On-site
$73K/yr
... County of Chester Code or the ability to learn. • Ability to interface effectively with all ... public to judges of the Orphans Court. • Must have an excellent knowledge of all office ...
Hazmat Technician
$21.14/hr
General working knowledge of Chester County public safety agencies, their mission, vision, and goals as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Additional Information Relevant ...
Hazmat Technician
$21.14/hr
General working knowledge of Chester County public safety agencies, their mission, vision, and goals as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Additional Information Relevant ...
Deputy Register of Wills
West Chester, PA · On-site
$73K/yr
Knowledge of County of Chester Code or the ability to learn. Ability to interface effectively with ... Must be able to communicate with all levels of people, from the general public to judges of the ...
Deputy Register of Wills
West Chester, PA · On-site
$73K/yr
Knowledge of County of Chester Code or the ability to learn. Ability to interface effectively with ... Must be able to communicate with all levels of people, from the general public to judges of the ...
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
ES Law Enforcement Instructor II
West Chester, PA · On-site
$23.04/hr
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
ES Law Enforcement Instructor II
West Chester, PA · On-site
$23.04/hr
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
ES Law Enforcement Instructor III
West Chester, PA · On-site
$25.23/hr
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
ES Law Enforcement Instructor III
West Chester, PA · On-site
$25.23/hr
... public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate and ... General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. General knowledge ...
Emergency Planning Coordinator
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$23.04/hr
Strong working knowledge of Chester County public safety agencies, their mission, vision, and goals as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Experience with incident management ...
Emergency Planning Coordinator
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$23.04/hr
Strong working knowledge of Chester County public safety agencies, their mission, vision, and goals as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Experience with incident management ...
Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county. Preferred Skills ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Computer ...
Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county. Preferred Skills ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Computer ...
Deputy Sheriff I
West Chester, PA · On-site
The Deputy Sheriff I is responsible for performing a variety of law enforcement and security duties within the Chester County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). This includes maintaining public safety ...
Deputy Sheriff I
West Chester, PA · On-site
The Deputy Sheriff I is responsible for performing a variety of law enforcement and security duties within the Chester County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). This includes maintaining public safety ...
Community Planner III
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$63K/yr
Provide technical assistance and information to the public and municipalities. Attend professional ... General knowledge and understanding of Chester County policies and procedures. Additional ...
Community Planner III
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$63K/yr
Provide technical assistance and information to the public and municipalities. Attend professional ... General knowledge and understanding of Chester County policies and procedures. Additional ...
Library Assistant
West Chester, PA · On-site
$16.78/hr
... public service image of the library. Responsibilities: Provide front line customer service ... All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child ...
Library Assistant
West Chester, PA · On-site
$16.78/hr
... public service image of the library. Responsibilities: Provide front line customer service ... All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child ...
Library Assistant
$16.78/hr
General knowledge of library operations or the principles and practices of public library service. Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs. Additional ...
Library Assistant
$16.78/hr
General knowledge of library operations or the principles and practices of public library service. Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs. Additional ...
SSS III - File Department (Prothonotary)
West Chester, PA · On-site
$18.05/hr
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01 What is your highest level of education? * No formal Education * High School Diploma or GED * Associates Degree * Bachelors ...
SSS III - File Department (Prothonotary)
West Chester, PA · On-site
$18.05/hr
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01 What is your highest level of education? * No formal Education * High School Diploma or GED * Associates Degree * Bachelors ...
Library Assistant
West Chester, PA · On-site
$16.78/hr
General knowledge of library operations or the principles and practices of public library service. Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs. Additional ...
Library Assistant
West Chester, PA · On-site
$16.78/hr
General knowledge of library operations or the principles and practices of public library service. Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs. Additional ...
DJ Clerk I
West Chester, PA · On-site
$19.84/hr
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public. * Strong and ... Basic Internet skills The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01 What ...
DJ Clerk I
West Chester, PA · On-site
$19.84/hr
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public. * Strong and ... Basic Internet skills The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01 What ...
... safe and public entrance to Treasurer department. Prepare state agent audit reports for State ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Relevant ...
... safe and public entrance to Treasurer department. Prepare state agent audit reports for State ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Relevant ...
Account Clerk III - Controller's Office
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$17.50 - $22.50/hr
Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county. Preferred Skills ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Relevant ...
Account Clerk III - Controller's Office
West Chester, PA · On-site +1
$17.50 - $22.50/hr
Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county. Preferred Skills ... General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures. Additional Information Relevant ...
... the County of Chester Budget. This position performs the more complex and technical tasks of ... Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent certifications or the ability to obtain ...
... the County of Chester Budget. This position performs the more complex and technical tasks of ... Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent certifications or the ability to obtain ...
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$70K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 17 days ago
Job description
Summary The Attorney I for the Public Defender's office represents clients at their preliminary hearings in Magisterial District Courts and Juvenile clients in all proceedings within the Juvenile Justice System. In addition, these attorneys will represent clients in miscellaneous matters in the Court of Common Pleas and in appellate and post -conviction matters as may be assigned. A criminal background check is required.
Essential Duties Represent clients in their Juvenile Court proceedings Gather information prior to preliminary hearings. Interview clients and witnesses. Perform legal research.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of clients' defenses to the government's charges. Represent clients in preliminary hearings Counsel clients and assist with applications to diversionary programs and treatment courts. Resolve cases at preliminary hearing level or negotiate reduction of charges.
Address bail status Prepare full and adequate reports of clients' preliminary hearings, with recommendations for trial attorneys. Assist in the formulation of placement options. Prepare correspondence and legal .documents Communicate and/or negotiate with Assistant District Attorneys, Adult Probation Officers, Juvenile Probation Officers and other relevant departments and agencies, Litigate before, Magisterial District Judges, Common Pleas Judges, Juvenile Masters, a Juvenile Court Judges and the Appellate Courts
Special assignments from the Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications / Requirements: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. License to practice law in Pennsylvania.
Strong legal research skills. Excellent writing and reading skills. Ability to work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Accurate and detail-oriented. Ability to establish priorities and multi-task.
Ability to research applicable case law and cite cases. Must attend 12 hours of CLE annually. Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Rules of , Criminal and Appellate Procedures.
Working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys. A valid driver's license is required. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Experience as a law clerk, Legal Intern or in a clinic.
Knowledge of Chester County Local Rules . Working knowledge of legal processes involved in Clerk of Courts and criminal dockets. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters. Exhibits sound and accurate judgement. Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: Basic to Intermediate Word skills.
Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) Westlaw legal research skills Knowledge of court system software Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb stairs, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand, walk, lift or carry items, and drive to and from different locations. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulder height; and kneel, stoop, crouch or squat.
The special vision requirement listed for this position is: Close vision for computer work, reading and writing. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work will be performed inside 100% of the time.
This position requires sitting for extended periods of time. Other: Must be able to work extended hours, as necessary. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to this position.
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Public administration
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
West Chester, PA, US