Law Clerk/Assistant District Attorney

Upon authority delegated by the District Attorney:

• Assists police in the investigation of criminal offenses.
• Provides legal opinions to police relative to investigations.
• Conducts legal research and writes opinions thereon.
• Advises police on the drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants, and statements of probable cause.
• Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants.
• Assembles and evaluates evidence, interviews, and prepares witnesses for various court appearances.
• Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at preliminary hearings, pretrial motions, trials before court and/or jury, post-verdict motions, and appeals to Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania.
• Represents Commonwealth in Post-Conviction Relief Act hearings in the Court of Common Pleas and appeals therefrom to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania.
• Represents the Commonwealth in proceedings on writs of habeas corpus in United States District Court, Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
• Represents the Commonwealth and the Court of Common Pleas in Indirect Criminal Contempt proceedings and all appeals therefrom.
• Represents the Commonwealth in Juvenile Court proceedings and all appeals therefrom.
• Represents the Commonwealth in summary appeals and appeals therefrom.
• Represents the Commonwealth in pre-trial conferences.
• Does legal research and makes oral arguments and prepares written briefs before all Commonwealth and federal courts.
• Interacts with all other state and local law enforcement agencies and local individuals and organizations.
• Attends continuing education courses on law enforcement and related issues.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Provides public service work within the county, e.g., participates in mock trials.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned by the District Attorney.

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