Qureos Mentor

Lancaster County, PA

<div>Starting Compensation:
$80,772.90/Annually
Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training.
If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
<ul><li>Oversees the administration and prosecution of all felony drug cases and supervises unit personnel to provide input on annual merit-based reviews.
</li><li>Responsible for the review and approval of all civil forfeiture actions and oversees all forfeiture matters generally.
</li><li>Oversees consensual wiretaps for legal and evidentiary compliance and is responsible for filing the annual report to the Attorney General on wiretap reporting for Lancaster County.
</li><li>Works closely with the Lancaster County Drug Task Force and completes and files all financial reports related to task force funding to the Office of Attorney General on a quarterly basis.
</li><li>Will maintain an active caseload to include Drug Delivery Resulting in Death prosecutions.
</li></ul>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Assistant District Attorney who supervises the Felony Drug Unit must:
<ul><li>Oversee prosecution of all felony drug cases including active monitoring and supervision of all cases and unit members as well as approving plea agreements and providing plea negotiation advice.
</li><li>Prosecute at all stages a full case load of felony drug cases including investigation review/consultation, approving drug related search warrants, preliminary hearings, bail matters, suppression issues and jury trials.
</li><li>Must be an expert in the laws of search and seizure and be able to conduct suppression hearings and draft suppression briefs with regularity.
</li><li>Must be knowledgeable in all aspects related to the sale of controlled substances to include, value, weights, packaging, terminology, and usage;
</li><li>Oversees all Drug Task Force operations for legal compliance.
</li><li>Responsible for overseeing all forfeiture matters, including review and signing of forfeiture petitions/orders, responding to motions and conducting civil forfeiture hearings; must be familiar with the civil rules of procedure and motions practice.
</li><li>Reports directly to the First Assistant District Attorney concerning unit case status and unique unit issues of which there are many. This area is constantly presented with new drugs as well as unique legal challenges for prosecutors. Thus, this position requires an absolute expert in their field of practice.
</li><li>Provide local trainings for municipal and PSP law enforcement agencies on legal updates. Recommend appropriate procedures for the District Attorney&rsquo;s consideration for local implementation.
</li></ul>OTHER TASKS AND DUTIES
<ul><li>Represent the office in court calendar assignments
</li><li>Handle questions from and advise police officers and less experienced prosecutors on cases and law.
</li><li>Respond to crime scenes to assist investigations as needed.
</li><li>Act as Duty DA and be on call for off-hours for the office on a rotating basis.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned
</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate degree
</li><li>Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of PA
</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
<ul><li>Must be an expert in PA criminal prosecutions particularly of felony drug cases and search and seizure law.
</li><li>Must be able to direct a felony drug investigation and prosecution and drug delivery resulting in death investigation and prosecution.
</li><li>Must have working knowledge of Title 18 Chapter 57, Wiretap Act and Title 42 Chapter 58, Forfeiture Act.
</li><li>Must also have command of the Rules of Evidence and be a litigation expert.
</li></ul>REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES
<ul><li>Successfully meet the requirements of the criminal history background check.
</li><li>Compliance with the County's &quot;authorized&quot; driver guidelines.
</li></ul>The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .
 
 
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.</div>

ADA Unit Supervisor - Felony Drug Unit

<div>Starting Compensation:
$80,772.90/Annually
Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training.
If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
<ul><li>The Assistant District Attorney who supervises the General Trial Unit will be responsible for overseeing prosecution of all general trial cases.
</li><li>It should be noted that many of the cases in the unit are assigned to the newest members of the office.
</li><li>In light of that, the supervisor of this unit must take extra care to ensure staff are complying with the unit and office protocols.
</li><li>The Supervisor will also be responsible for creating and implementing a hands-on training program aimed at further developing trial advocacy skills for those completing the intial introductory 6 months training program.
</li><li>The Supervisor will also maintain an active caseload including homicides and complex, violent felonies.
</li></ul>REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
<ul><li>This position reports directly to the First Assistant District Attorney with oversight from District Attorney.
</li><li>This position supervises those who are in the unit and oversees the prosecution of general crime cases.
</li></ul>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
<ul><li>Supervise General Trial Unit personnel and oversees cases to include tactical advice, plea negotiation advice and plea approvals.
</li><li>Create and implement a hands-on training program aimed at further developing trial advocacy skills for those completing the initial introductory six months' training program.
</li><li>Responsible for personal caseload including homicide and complex, violent felonies.
</li><li>Provide local trainings for municipal and PSP law enforcement agencies on legal updates. Recommend appropriate procedures for the District Attorney&rsquo;s consideration for local implementation.
</li><li>Become certified to teach annual trainings to officers for Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission
</li><li>Actively assist the Chief of Appeals and Legal Services with the management and oversight of the office Intern Program.
</li></ul>OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
<ul><li>Represent the office in any court calendar proceedings.
</li><li>Handle questions from and advise police officers and less experienced prosecutors on cases and law.
</li><li>Respond to crime scenes to assist investigations as needed.
</li><li>Act as Duty DA to be on call for the office on a rotating basis.
</li><li>Provide trainings to police when requested by the DA.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned . 
</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Minimum of four years as a practicing attorney with a workload devoted exclusively or primarily to the practice of criminal law as either a prosecutor or defense counsel or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the job.
</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
<ul><li>This ADA who holds this position must be an expert in PA criminal prosecutions; must be able to provide effective training to newly appointed ADAS and law enforcement personnel on legal issues.
</li><li>Must be able to direct a major criminal investigation and possess the ability to communicate effectively with police, opposing counsel, judges, court-related personnel and victims.
</li></ul>REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES
<ul><li>License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the rules and regulations of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; If meeting the criteria for &quot;driver&quot; designation under the Lancaster County Transportation Policy, then compliance with &quot;Authorized Driver Guidelines&quot; under same Policy; PA State Criminal history check.
</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
<ul><li>Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required.
</li><li>Must be able to work extended hours when in a trial and/or on a major investigation as needed.
</li></ul>The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .
 
 
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.</div>

ADA Unit Supervisor

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ADA Unit Supervisor - Felony Drug Unit

ADA Unit Supervisor