Deputy prosecuting attorney vs assistant counsel

Differences between deputy prosecuting attorney and assistant counsel duties and responsibilities

Deputy prosecuting attorney example responsibilities.

• Manage, train and mentore newly hire ADA's in courtroom management and trial advocacy.
• Sign charges, write subpoenas, interview law enforcement, interview witnesses, negotiate with defense attorneys.
• Oversee all aspects of entire misdemeanor court docket, charging decisions through appeals process.
• Monitor paralegals and litigation support personnel.
• Review cases for administrative enforcement of child support orders and administrative appeals.
• Schedule depositions, appointments, victim contact, determine restitution and prepare subpoenas.
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Assistant counsel example responsibilities.

• Manage outside counsel relate to mortgage fraud recovery litigation, including cost management, litigation strategy and settlement terms.
• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Sell, consult and demonstrate office automation and conveyance software technology.
• Respond to lawsuits, subpoenas, as well as draft any need legal documents.
• Assist in drafting subpoenas, search warrants and preservation letters for social media content and mobile devices.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-effectively litigation strategies in order to secure convictions and facilitate preferential sentencing negotiations.
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