Full Time Assistant District Attorney

Perry County is accepting applications for a Full Time Assistant District Attorney in the District Attorney’s Office. This position is responsible to prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and other cases as assigned by the Perry County District Attorney.

Primary duties include:

• Research legal issues relevant to individual cases

• Draft and edit legal motions, briefs, and written arguments

• Review case files, motions, briefs and/or appeals to prepare appeal defenses

• Argue cases before the Appellate Courts

• Attend trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and other court appearances for purposes of prosecuting cases

• Prepare cases for trials and other court hearings, including negotiations with attorneys and interviewing witnesses

• Assist and advise police officers on the filing of charges and case investigation

Successful candidate must possess:

• Doctoral degree and a graduate of an accredited law school with 2 – 5 years of relevant experience

• Admitted into the Pennsylvania State Bar

Compensation includes a starting salary of $34.83/hour with consideration for experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period.

For consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume and employment application to District Attorney Merris, PO Box 305 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or cmerris@perryco.org by October 3, 2025. Applications are available at www.perryco.org. Please contact the District Attorney’s Office, at 717-582-2131 for additional information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person