Deputy prosecuting attorney vs legal counsel

Differences between deputy prosecuting attorney and legal 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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Legal counsel example responsibilities.

• Achieve statewide recognition as expert on Medicare and Medicaid.
• Manage high-risk employee terminations from initial decision through preparation for appeals hearings and any subsequent legal action.
• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Conduct anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) due diligence on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal securities laws, NYSE rules, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Draft position statements for EEO and other regulatory claims.
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