*POSITION SUMMARY:*
Provides legal representation for indigent persons at Summary Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Mental Health Hearings, State Parole Violation Hearings, Appeals, and Juvenile Court.
*POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:*
*Essential Functions:*
* Represent\* Public Defender Clients at Summary Hearings;
* Represent\* Public Defender Clients at Preliminary Hearings;
* Represent\* Public Defender Clients at Mental Health Hearings;
* Represent\* Public Defender Clients at State Parole Violations;
* Prepares appellate briefs and argues appellate issues before Appeals Court.
* Represent\* Public Defender Clients in Juvenile Court.
* Representation includes meeting clients, evaluating case and evidence, providing advice to client, negotiation with police and District Attorney’s Office as well as conducting hearings.
_*Non-Essential Functions: *_
* Filing documents and client files;
* Miscellaneous typing and data entry.
*MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School.
*MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*
* General knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal Law; and
* Ability to use Windows based computer programs;
* Possess good problem solving and organization abilities; and
* Possess good oratory and decision-making skills; and
* Excellent interpersonal skills; and
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to handle stress.
* Physical presence in office & field required.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
Will frequently be required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, talk and hear.
Will work with office equipment, which can create eye strain.
*WORKING ENVIRONMENT:*
Normal office & court room environment.
May require travel inside & outside of Berks County.
May require travel to Berks County Prison, State Prison, as well as meeting within custody clients.
Must have access to transportation.
_This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee.
It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
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Job Type: Internship
Pay: From $19.
40 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Doctorate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Reading, PA 19601 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* Reading, PA 19601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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