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Centre County Government Assistant Public Defender/Law Clerk in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
· Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
· Counsels clients.
· Prepares and files motions, briefs and other legal documents.
· Visits mental hospitals, jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained.
· Represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post-conviction hearings.
· Prepares post-trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts.
· Conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials.
· Negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney for clients.
· Utilizes computer for docketing, drafting letters and other legal correspondence or reports.
· Dictates correspondence.
· Interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies and general public.
· Attends staffing and training sessions.
· Advises public groups of the functions of the office.
· Travels as necessary for trial preparations.
· Performs other job related duties as required.