Criminal Attorney Supervisor - Harrisburg, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia
Criminal Attorney Supervisor - Harrisburg, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia
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$ 78832 - 103063
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Job Description
Typical Duties
- Handle own caseload which includes: reviewing appeals to determine if there are jurisdictional or procedural issues requiring attention prior to listing an appeal before a merits panel and preparing memoranda for the Judges regarding such issues; reviewing motions and preparing summaries memoranda and orders for the Judges review; assisting in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff; and working directly with the Judges and their chambers to resolve various matters involving pending criminal appeals.
- Plan and supervise all operational aspects of the Criminal Team ensuring even distribution of assignments monitoring case flow and redistributing work as necessary.
- Ensure timely completion of criminal assignments by conducting weekly review of pending assignments.
- Train/oversee training of new Team members and ensure staff development by providing ongoing training for the entire Team.
- Review/edit Team members work as necessary.
- Together with the Chief Staff Attorneys and the Criminal Team create/update Team policies and procedures to ensure statewide uniformity.
- Provide guidance and feedback to Team members by answering questions regarding legal issues and Team policy/procedure as well as preparing regular written performance evaluations for Team members and meeting with them to address issues and set goals.
- Conduct regular Team meetings to apprise members of recent developments and foster good communication.
- Communicate regularly with Chief Staff Attorneys to inform them of legal administrative or personnel issues.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Salary information
Additional Qualifications/Preferences
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
- Experience with criminal matters.
- Prior experience with or before Pennsylvania appellate courts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in the performance of job duties.
- Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Job Highlights
- Excellent benefits program including comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
- 13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.
- Salary increases student loan forgiveness plans employee assistance programs and State retirement plans.
- Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.
Starting salary range: $78832-$103063 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
- Candidates interested in applying should apply through the Workday website Careers (). Please submit a resume and cover letter. A list of references is required.
- Commencement Date: September 2 2025
Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at or
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
