NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Law Graduate
Justice Center - West Chester, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30.60/hr - $30.60/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Law Graduate to assist with legal research and pre-trial hearings within the District Attorney's office. The role involves preparing cases, conducting legal research, and providing assistance during various legal conferences.
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Responsibilities
Prepare cases for disposition at the preliminary hearing level
Research various areas of the law and assist staff in drafting opinions and orders for appeals and various pre-trial and post-trial motions
Provide non-binding procedural and legal advice to attorneys in area of expertise
Assist staff during settlement conferences, administrative conferences, and pre-trial conferences
Review court files to determine legal issues presented by motions, petitions, objections, etc
Conduct preliminary hearings and present waivers and agreements to Justices and attorneys
Contact attorneys to coordinate meeting times and matters to be addressed
Track legal filings to ensure litigants have complied with our orders
Assist in the preparation of local rules or other administrative tasks, as necessary
Discuss case management issues and provide reports and spreadsheets regarding case status
Conduct legal research for trial attorneys
Participate in pre-trial or summary matters as a PA certified legal intern
Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, or Juris Doctorate candidate
Ability to obtain a license to practice law in Pennsylvania within one year
Strong legal research skills
Excellent writing and reading skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accurate and detail oriented
Ability to establish priorities and multi-task
Ability to research applicable case law and cite cases
Must attend 12 hours of CLE annually
Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Rules of Civil, Criminal and Appellate Procedures
Working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys
Preferred
Excellent academic credentials
Participation in Moot Court programs
Strong knowledge of Chester County Rules of Civil Procedures
Working knowledge of legal processes involved in civil and criminal dockets
Strong organizational and time management skills
Must be able to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management
Demonstrates integrity and honesty
Intermediate Word and Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Westlaw research skills
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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