Top 38 Lawyers Jobs in Reading, PA

Assistant Public Defender I - III
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Office
- Windows
- Travel
Associate Attorney
Yergey Daylor Allebach Scheffey Picardi —Pottstown, PA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
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Of Counsel Attorney
Cowart Dizzia LLP —Pennsylvania
- $60 - $68 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Remote, Contract-based Pennsylvania Personal Injury Litigation Attorney Opportunity - 6–10 Hours/Wee
TFF —Pennsylvania
- $80 - $85 an hour
- 10 hour shift
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Assistant County Solicitor (Children & Youth Services)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Office
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Hilleary D. Nguyen —Reading, PA
- $100,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Attorney - Personal Injury
Kitay Law Offices —Wyomissing, PA
- $85,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
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6d
Associate Attorney
Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew —Chester Springs, PA
- Email
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Tax Attorney
Smoker & Company LLC —Leola, PA
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
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Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury
Progressive —Allentown, PA
- $133,679 - $146,900 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
5d
Experienced PA Licensed Civil and/or Criminal Attorney
Prince Law Offices P C —Bechtelsville, PA
- Email
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
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Business Immigration Associate Attorney
GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC —United States
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Family Law (Prenup) Attorney - Texas
Neptune —United States
- $150 - $300 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Assistant Corporation Counsel III
City of Boston —United States
- $126,972.96 - $159,190.89 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Senior level
US Immigration Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- From $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
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Transactional Attorney - AI trainer
micro1 —United States
- $80 - $105 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
14d
Commercial Litigation Associate
Consilio Services —United States
- $70 - $80 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 2 years
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Mergers & Acquisitions | IB Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- $125 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Negotiation
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Employment Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- $110 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Midlevel Litigation Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- From $85 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Assistant Public Defender I - III

Berks County PA
Reading, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Windows
Doctor of Law (JD)
Desktop applications
Computer skills
Bar

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Public Defenders provide legal representation for indigent persons at Summary Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Mental Health Hearings, State Parole Violation Hearings, Appeals, and Juvenile Court.

Representation includes meeting clients, evaluating case and evidence, providing advice to client, negotiation with police and District Attorney’s Office as well as conducting hearings.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients.
Represent clients during criminal investigative hearings.
Prepare a defense, conduct legal research, gather facts, and interview the client.
Work closely with clients, provide and discuss information, strategies and developments.
Write motions, and legal arguments.
Handle pretrial, motions, and appeals.
Handle sentencing and negotiate plea bargains.
Handle other related duties and responsibilities as assigned on occasion.
Train to provide back-up to other positions, if needed.
Occasional travel in-and-around the county, state and region may be required to conduct essential elements of the job, including travel to prisons and meeting with in-custody clients.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School is required.
Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required.
No experience required, but knowledge of criminal law is preferred.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic working knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal Law.
Ability to use Windows based computer programs.
Good problem solving and organization abilities.
Good oratory and decision-making skills.
Good interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work with stress.
Physical presence in the office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of fifteen (15) feet or less.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office & courtroom environment. May require travel inside & outside of Berks County. May require travel to Berks County Prison, State Prison, as well as meeting within custody clients. Must have access to transportation

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us:

Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.

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