Assistant Defender - Trial Attorney (Lateral)

Experienced trial attorney sought to join the Defender Association of Philadelphia's criminal trial practice divisions. Handle all aspects of client representation in the Philadelphia Criminal Courts, including preliminary hearings, motions, waiver trials, jury trials, and violations of probation. Maintain and manage an adult criminal caseload within the assigned trial unit, including specially-assigned, complex cases of all types. Draft, file, and argue all necessary motions and memoranda of law. Interview clients over the telephone, in-person, and at county and state correctional institutions. Engage in holistic representation practices that assist the client in collateral matters that may impact the direct legal representation of the client. Maintain a professional team-oriented work atmosphere with other attorneys, social workers, investigators and administrative staff within the unit, and all other units at the Defender Association. Must travel to courtrooms, local and statewide prisons/facilities if needed.