Assistant prosecutor vs associate attorney

Differences between assistant prosecutor and associate attorney duties and responsibilities

Assistant prosecutor example responsibilities.

• Manage homicide cases from investigation stage to trial including complex plea negotiations with other government agencies and the defense bar.
• Represent various county officials and departments in matters of civil litigation.
• Draft various legal documents during the course of criminal prosecutions including search warrants, subpoenas, motions, and briefs.
• Provide presentation and legal defense of insure persons in personal injury actions through mediation and/or trial.
• Serve as an associate attorney and in-house counsel for various offices.

Associate attorney example responsibilities.

• Provide litigation support for general civil and probate litigation at trial and appellate levels.
• Attend arbitration hearings, conduct and attend depositions, and negotiate and evaluate settlements in arbitration and litigation disputes.
• Participate in all phases of commercial and construction litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Play instrumental role in all areas of litigation preparation, including authoring interrogatories, participating in depositions and preparing for trial.
• Prepare briefs and counsele clients in matters pertaining to unemployment and workers' compensation, including hearings and appeals.
• Represent contracting officers in administrative appeals.
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