Lancaster County Assistant District Attorney I

Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association
Lancaster County, VA

JOB SUMMARY

An Assistant District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of a wide array of criminal offenses and handles all phases of a prosecution from pre-investigation through post-sentence appeals.

It is the duty of an Assistant District Attorney to seek justice. In doing so, an Assistant District Attorney is responsible for evaluating cases, taking into consideration resources, strength of the evidence, severity of the crime, any impact on victims and the community and policy considerations. Compensation is subject to collective bargaining.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision received directly from an Assistant District Attorney Unit Supervisor, with oversight from the First Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conduct Preliminary Hearing blocks.

Screen assigned cases for discovery, plea offer, pretrial litigation, and trial presentation.

Conduct pretrial hearings, jury and bench trials, juvenile hearings and posttrial hearings.

Conduct summary conviction appeals, current business sessions, guilty pleas, and bench warrants.

Prepare pretrial, post-trial and appellate briefs and memoranda of law.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Advise law enforcement officers on cases, charges and law.

Verify Rule 600 status of each assigned case.

Act as Duty DA to be on call for the office on a rotating basis.

Assist in the training of all new Assistant District Attorneys

Provide trainings to police or others as requested by DA.

Complete continuing legal education in order to maintain license to practice law.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation Range:

$72,235.00 – $112,000.00

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Posted 2026-07-29

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