Criminal defense lawyer vs associate attorney

Differences between criminal defense lawyer and associate attorney duties and responsibilities

Criminal defense lawyer example responsibilities.

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• Represent clients at all phases of litigation from investigations to case filing, jury trials, and appeals.
• Issue and serve subpoenas for personal appearance at trial or hearing.
• Major personal injury, wrongful death litigation (construction site, auto-trucking, products etc .).
• Prepare legal documents, including notice of appearance, attorney representation letters, motions, subpoenas, and affidavits.
• Prepare various discovery items and review documents for inclusion, including requests for evidence and information, interrogatories, and depositions.
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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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