Philadelphia District Attorney's Office · 5 months ago
Entry Level Assistant District Attorney - Fall 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, dedicated to public service and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system. They are seeking an Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney who will work in various divisions including Appeals, Civil Litigation, and Trial Division, handling responsibilities such as writing briefs, managing trials, and overseeing hearings.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Write briefs and argue before the appellate courts
Practices litigation (including complex discovery), right-to-know law, contracts drafting, review and negotiations, and employment law
Litigate petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed in federal court by prisoners prosecuted by our office
Review incoming Post-Conviction Relief Act petitions to determine whether to agree to some form of relief or to assign for the filing of a motion to dismiss
Oversee misdemeanor trials and preliminary hearings
Manage delinquency hearings involving a range of charges including serious felonies
Begin working on felony waivers
Qualification
Required
All qualified candidates must have earned a J.D. from an accredited law school
Must sit and pass the Pennsylvania bar exam
Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record
Ideal candidates will also possess a capacity for fairness and empathy, a strong work ethic, and an ability to manage a demanding workload
Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
Attorneys completing judicial clerkships including Federal District and Circuit Court clerkships are also encouraged to apply
Benefits
Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer
We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents
Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 20 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Before tax commuter program
Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Sick leave bonuses and exchanges
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
US
201-500 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase