Assistant District Attorney I

COUNTY OF BUCKS • Doylestown, PA • 6h ago

COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE: Assistant District Attorney JOB CODE: 0322 DEPARTMENT: District Attorney UNION: 00 FLSA STATUS: Exempt GRADE: 99 REVISION DATE: 02/04/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bucks County District Attorney's Office requires driven, high-performing attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys. This position offers immediate, hands-on courtroom experience and the opportunity to handle meaningful cases from inception through resolution. Assistant District Attorneys are entrusted with significant responsibility early in their careers and are expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in the pursuit of justice. This role is fast paced, demanding, and ideal for attorneys who thrive in court, value public service, and want to develop strong trial skills while making a tangible impact in the community. An Assistant District Attorney may be placed in an Assistant District Attorney, I, II, or III position based on experience, level of responsibility, and needs of the office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the primary prosecutor on assigned cases

Work directly with law enforcement to prepare search warrants, affidavits, and court orders

Draft, litigate, and respond to substantive motions, briefs, and/or appeals

Handle hearings in Magisterial District Courts, the Court of Common Pleas, and/or appellate courts

Conduct bench, jury trials and/or appellate arguments independently

Make principled, well-reasoned sentencing recommendations to the court

Communicate professionally with victims, witnesses, police officers, and members of the public

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility for admission)

Prior prosecutorial or trial experience preferred, but not required

Demonstrated work ethic, strong judgment, and professionalism

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