What do prosecutors do on a daily basis?

Prosecutors do case preparation, participate in courtroom proceedings, and plan negotiations on a daily basis. Here are some details on the common daily activities of a prosecutor:

• Do case preparation. Prosecutors spend a great deal of time preparing for cases and courtroom proceedings, like hearings and trials. This work involves research, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing legal documents. All this material informs their arguments for court cases as they seek to build compelling legal arguments.
• Participate in courtroom proceedings. Many prosecutors find themselves in court where they must present their cases to a judge, and sometimes a jury as well. Prosecutors represent their government and communities during criminal trials and hearings. Common courtroom activities include presenting evidence and questioning witnesses.
• Plan negotiations. Prosecutors engage with criminal defense attorneys and other lawyers to plan negotiations. This might involve a plea deal for a criminal defendant or another scenario. To do this properly, a prosecutor must assess the strength of their case, consider the evidence available, and gauge the risks and rewards of going to trial.