Deputy Public Defender
- Employers' Strategic Partnership Group LLC *Check Case Notes*
- Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Deputy Public Defender - Trial Division
Bellefonte, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22548090
Summary
Bellefonte, PA
In-Person
$41.93 per Hour
5 Years Experience
Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D.
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
Essential Job Functions:
1. Litigation of trials, appeals, and collateral review actions.
2. Assigns and prioritizes caseload demands.
3. Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
4. Participates in selection and training of Assistant Public Defenders.
5. Represents defendant in criminal actions from preliminary hearings through jury trial and final appeal.
6. Prepares post-trial motions, prepares and writes briefs, memos, appeals, and presents oral arguments to courts.
7. Conducts preliminary attorney conferences.
8. Interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies and general public.
9. Performs duties of the Chief Public Defender in the absence of the Chief Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender.
10. Visits mental hospitals, jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained.
11. Conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials.
12. Negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney for clients.
13. Utilizes computer for docketing, drafting letters and other legal correspondence or reports.
Other Duties:
1. Attends staffing and training sessions.
2. Advises public groups of the functions of the office.
3. Travels as necessary for trial preparations.
4. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Additional Details
Driver's License: Class C - Standard Drivers License
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Bellefonte, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22548090
Summary
Bellefonte, PA
In-Person
$41.93 per Hour
5 Years Experience
Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D.
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
Essential Job Functions:
1. Litigation of trials, appeals, and collateral review actions.
2. Assigns and prioritizes caseload demands.
3. Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
4. Participates in selection and training of Assistant Public Defenders.
5. Represents defendant in criminal actions from preliminary hearings through jury trial and final appeal.
6. Prepares post-trial motions, prepares and writes briefs, memos, appeals, and presents oral arguments to courts.
7. Conducts preliminary attorney conferences.
8. Interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies and general public.
9. Performs duties of the Chief Public Defender in the absence of the Chief Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender.
10. Visits mental hospitals, jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained.
11. Conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials.
12. Negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney for clients.
13. Utilizes computer for docketing, drafting letters and other legal correspondence or reports.
Other Duties:
1. Attends staffing and training sessions.
2. Advises public groups of the functions of the office.
3. Travels as necessary for trial preparations.
4. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Additional Details
Driver's License: Class C - Standard Drivers License
How To Identify Potential Job Scams
APPLY ON EMPLOYER'S WEBSITE
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Share This Job
Copyright2026Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
SSR 849: JobPostingDetails | Build: 19.3.5.70 (5/5/2026 5:21:44 PM) | Server: LIEDCPRWBCWD001 | Database: Database Instance
Job ID: 520435896
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2026
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