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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office · 4 months ago

Assistant District Attorney- Child Support Enforcement Unit

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date5+ years exp

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Child Support Enforcement Unit. The role involves case preparation, court representation, legal research, and communication with various stakeholders in child support matters.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Drafting and reviewing legal documents
Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court
Provide counsel on behalf of the Commonwealth and custodial parents, both in and out of the courtroom, on a variety of family law matters, including paternity, interstate, and guideline-support calculations
Modifications of support orders and contempt of support
Research relevant legal issues
Prepare written legal documents, including briefs, court filings, and motions
Communicate effectively with clients, defendants, judges, and opposing counsel
Develop an understanding of appellate law and procedure
Attending court as counsel on average 2-3 days a week

Qualification

Admitted to practice lawLegal experienceCourtroom experienceLegal researchDocument reviewMicrosoft Office proficiencyEffective communicationOrganizational skillsFlexibilityWork under pressureRelationship building

Required

All candidates must be admitted to practice law in the State of Pennsylvania
Candidates must have 5 or more years of legal experience following graduation from an accredited law school
Candidates must be highly motivated researchers, comfortable with document-driven cases that can take months to build
Candidates should have courtroom experience in trials or other evidentiary proceedings
Candidate must be able to manage a trial caseload
Candidate must be able to take initiative and be self-directed on non-deadline-oriented investigations
Ability to work directly with court staff and judges
Candidates must be organized, flexible, and capable of working under pressure
Ability to develop and cultivate effective internal/external working relationships is essential
Understanding of the uniquely sensitive and confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office

Preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is desirable

Company

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

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location
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people-size201-500 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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