Public Defender

Qualified applicants must hold a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing; twelve hours of continuing legal education per year; six hours of capital case training to maintain death penalty certification. Pennsylvania rules of criminal procedures 8-01 certification required. Pennsylvania law license required and free of disciplinary record. Maintenance of death penalty certification required. Ten years' experience with felony trails and criminal legal defense required. Some supervisory experience is preferred. The ability to pass a background check and drug screening are required. The position will be performed on-site in Hollidaysburg, and the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship.