Assistant public defender vs lawyer

Differences between assistant public defender and lawyer duties and responsibilities

Assistant public defender example responsibilities.

• Manage, train and mentore newly hire ADA's in courtroom management and trial advocacy.
• Achieve not guilty verdicts in DUI, aggravate assault, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and battery trials.
• Manage homicide cases from investigation stage to trial including complex plea negotiations with other government agencies and the defense bar.
• Manage and direct all phases of criminal litigation from initial consultation through appeals process.
• Prepare criminal traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases for litigation or negotiation through thorough investigation and interviewing.
• Represent clients charge with misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases, including DUI's.
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Lawyer example responsibilities.

• Participate in drafting legal documents and prepare business contracts, perform taxation duties for the enterprise and settle disputes with employees.
• Handle all types of civil claims and provide notary services
• Review of complaints relate to judicial ethics and employee misconduct.
• Draft, proofread and ensure filing and service of criminal motions.
• Draft a variety of pleadings and motions on behalf of the plaintiff.
• Assist clients at the notary public office and negotiate licensing agreements for virtual data rooms.
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