Assistant District Attorney
Job Title:
Assistant District AttorneyCounty Name:
Perry County
Perry County is accepting applications for a Full Time Assistant District Attorney in the District Attorney’s Office. This position is responsible to prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and other cases as assigned by the Perry County District Attorney.
Primary duties include:
• Research legal issues relevant to individual cases
• Draft and edit legal motions, briefs, and written arguments
• Review case files, motions, briefs and/or appeals to prepare appeal defenses
• Argue cases before the Appellate Courts
• Attend trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and other court appearances for purposes of prosecuting cases
• Prepare cases for trials and other court hearings, including negotiations with attorneys and interviewing witnesses
• Assist and advise police officers on the filing of charges and case investigation
Successful candidate must possess:
• Doctoral degree and a graduate of an accredited law school with 2 – 5 years of relevant experience
• Admitted into the Pennsylvania State Bar
Compensation includes a starting salary of $74,984, with consideration for experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period.
For consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume and employment application to District Attorney Merris, PO Box 305 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or cmerris@perryco.org
Applications are available at www.perryco.org. Please contact the District Attorney’s Office, at 717-582-2131 for additional information.
Primary duties include:
• Research legal issues relevant to individual cases
• Draft and edit legal motions, briefs, and written arguments
• Review case files, motions, briefs and/or appeals to prepare appeal defenses
• Argue cases before the Appellate Courts
• Attend trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and other court appearances for purposes of prosecuting cases
• Prepare cases for trials and other court hearings, including negotiations with attorneys and interviewing witnesses
• Assist and advise police officers on the filing of charges and case investigation
Successful candidate must possess:
• Doctoral degree and a graduate of an accredited law school with 2 – 5 years of relevant experience
• Admitted into the Pennsylvania State Bar
Compensation includes a starting salary of $74,984, with consideration for experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period.
For consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume and employment application to District Attorney Merris, PO Box 305 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or cmerris@perryco.org
Applications are available at www.perryco.org. Please contact the District Attorney’s Office, at 717-582-2131 for additional information.
Posting Date:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Expiration Date:
OpenContact Name:
District Attorney Merris
Address:
25 West Main Street
P.O. Box 37
Phone:
(717) 582-2131