Assistant district attorney vs prosecutor

Differences between assistant district attorney and prosecutor 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.

Prosecutor example responsibilities.

• Manage, train and mentore newly hire ADA's in courtroom management and trial advocacy.
• Draft findings for defendants to stand trial, appeals and dismissals.
• Type various legal documents, including complaints, journal entries, and subpoenas.
• Draft subpoenas, warrants and legal documents relating to family court and civil court matters.
• Conduct pre-trial investigations and negotiations; prepare and litigate motions and appeals; present hearings and trials.
• Maintain contact with local law enforcement about ongoing investigations and litigation.
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