Top 131 Law Jobs in Lancaster, Pa

Assistant Public Defender I
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $72,235 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Adults
- Mid-level
Law Library Assistant PT
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $19.93 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school
- Word processing
13d
Legal Administrative Assistant
Barley Snyder —Lancaster, PA
- Word processing
- Entry level
- Free parking
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Settlement Processor (On-site)
Keystone Custom Homes —Lancaster, PA
- Office
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Opportunities for advancement
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Associate Attorney, Litigation
Post & Schell, P.C. —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Sr Compliance Specialist
Constellation Energy —Holtwood, PA
- $115,200 - $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
Benefits Attorney
Barley Snyder —Lancaster, PA
- Email
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Clerical Specialist (2 vacancies)
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $36,270 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
13d
Paralegal
Gardner & Stevens, PC —Lititz, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
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13d
Asst District Attorney I
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $72,235 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
File & Operations Support Specialist
Saxton & Stump —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Finance & Creditors’ Rights Paralegal
Barley Snyder —Lancaster, PA
- Email
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
MDC Clerk PT
Lancaster County, PA —Millersville, PA
- $18.06 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- English
1d
Sr. Assistant Public Defender
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $74,735 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Adults
- Children
Estate & Trust Paralegal
BCGL LLC —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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12d
Paralegal
Aevitas Law Firm —Lancaster, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Continuing education credits
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Litigation Associate
Barley Snyder —Lancaster, PA
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
Real Estate & Business Transaction Paralegal
Keystone Custom Homes —Lancaster, PA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Part Time Family Law Paralegal
The Law Firm of Lynnore K Seaton —York, PA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Entry level
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Public Defender I

Lancaster County, PA -
Lancaster, PA

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Full-time
$72,235 a year

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Starting Compensation:

$72,235.00/Annually

Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Attorney providing professional legal representation to indigent adults charged with crime and to juveniles in delinquency proceedings.
Practice in magisterial district court, court of common pleas, and Pennsylvania appellate courts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. IN-COURT REPRESENTATION

Provide competent and effective legal representation to adult defendants and to allegedly delinquent children in the following court proceedings:
Preliminary hearings in magisterial district court for adults charged with homicide, felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses.
Trials in magisterial district court for summary offenses in which incarceration is a likely punishment.
Jury and non-jury trials in the court of common pleas for adults charged with homicide, felony offenses, and misdemeanor offenses.
Pre-trial hearings, guilty plea hearings, and sentencing hearings in the court of common pleas for adults charged with homicide, felony offenses, and misdemeanor offenses.
Parole/probation violation hearings in the court of common pleas.
Administrative parole violation hearings initiated by the Pennsylvania Parole Board.
Post-Conviction Relief Act hearings in the court of common pleas.
Proceedings under the Protection from Abuse Act in the court of common pleas.
Representation of adults in the court of common pleas in miscellaneous matters: support contempt hearings; bench warrant court; fines & costs hearings; summary appeal hearings; Drug Court; Mental Health Court; Veterans Court; and ARD Court.
Adjudicatory and dispositional hearings in the court of common pleas for children in juvenile delinquency cases.
Detention hearings in the Youth Intervention Center for children in juvenile delinquency cases.
Post-dispositional review hearings for children in juvenile delinquency cases.
Direct appeal of any of the above matters in the Pennsylvania appellate courts.

2. OUT-OF-COURT REPRESENTATION

Provide competent and effective legal representation to adult defendants and to allegedly delinquent children in the following out-of-court activities:
Communicate with clients in various settings: live office interviews; prison interviews; telephone calls; and letters.
Communicate with client's family, loved-ones, doctors, teachers, social workers.
Perform factual investigation individually or coordinate factual investigation with Public Defender investigative staff.
Review file materials, including all police reports, witness statements, expert reports, and medical records.
Coordinate the involvement of defense expert either hired by Public Defender or appointed by the court.
Perform legal research.
Prepare legal documents for filing in the court of common pleas and the Pennsylvania appellate courts.
Prepare oral presentations for the court proceedings identified above at Essential Job Function #1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science).
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to perform this job.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the rules and regulations of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; if meeting the criteria for "driver" designation under the Lancaster County Transportation Policy, then compliance with "Authorized Driver Guidelines" under same Policy; Criminal history background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Commitment to providing a high level of professional service to indigent adults charged with crime and to children in delinquency proceedings.
Ability to communicate with clientele, opposing counsel, judges, court-related personnel, prison personnel, and witnesses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is sedentary in nature.
Except in the context of driving a motor vehicle in the course of employment, there are no specific physical demand

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

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