Hiring: Assistant District Attorney Company: Marie-Hélène Blain Styliste Location: Sunbury, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:20:01 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •Graduate of a recognized college or university and from an accredited law school. •Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening, as required by Northumberland County. Required Skills: •The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for full-time Assistant District Attorney positions. Individuals will perform legal functions for the County through the office of the District Attorney. •Lead and oversee the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal caseload from preliminary hearing through trial and appeal. •Prepares and argues motions and appeals in the Court of Common Pleas and Appellate Courts. •Works closely with law enforcement in the preparation and prosecution of cases. •Advises and counsels civilian and police witnesses, and victims in preparation for trial or pre-trial hearings. Qualifications: •Knowledge of criminal law and procedure required. •Demonstrated capacity to speak and write effectively. •Demonstrated capacity to present clear and logical arguments. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain effective working relationships. •Skill in persuasive communications; time management; attention to detail and record keeping. •Demonstrated capacity to research large amounts of technical material in an efficient manner; ability to worker under time constraints; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using a highly technical language; to work effectively with uncooperative parties; and to work with confidential information. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently to provide professional services to the county. •Licensed to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!