Assistant district attorney vs litigation associate

Differences between assistant district attorney and litigation associate duties and responsibilities

Assistant district attorney example responsibilities.

• Draft search warrants, cell site orders, and subpoenas on a frequent basis as part of developing and managing investigations.
• Handle all phases of criminal prosecution including witness interviews, grand jury presentations, hearings, trials and appeals.
• Draft briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
• Research and co-authore multiple briefs for interlocutory appeals regarding suppression of evidence.
• Provide presentation and legal defense of insure persons in personal injury actions through mediation and/or trial.
• Review and analyze medical records, permanency evaluations, interrogatories, and transcripts.

Litigation associate example responsibilities.

• Lead and assist in out-of-court resolution of actions including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration.
• Manage all aspects of motion practice and discovery in class and institutional actions involving residential mortgage-backed securities investments.
• Represent immigrants in deportation proceedings, federal litigation and appeals.
• Participate in complex commercial litigation group, with matters involving insurance, entertainment, products liability, utilities and investment banking.
• Research various aspects of family law, civil procedure, and tort law.
• Ensure business compliance with FDCPA, HIPAA, ADA, and various other regulations.
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