Guardian ad litem vs associate attorney

Differences between guardian ad litem and associate attorney duties and responsibilities

Guardian ad litem example responsibilities.

• Manage and direct all phases of criminal litigation from initial consultation through appeals process.
• Coordinate with DCF, psychiatrists and evaluators.
• Experience in probate as well as criminal court dockets.
• Aim to protect children that have been place in foster care and DSS custody.
• Observe parent-child interaction during supervise visits at DSS.
• Develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations focuse theories of crime causation and crime typologies.
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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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