Prosecutor vs associate attorney

Differences between prosecutor and associate attorney duties and responsibilities

Prosecutor example responsibilities.

• Manage, train and mentore newly hire ADA's in courtroom management and trial advocacy.
• Draft findings for defendants to stand trial, appeals and dismissals.
• Type various legal documents, including complaints, journal entries, and subpoenas.
• Draft subpoenas, warrants and legal documents relating to family court and civil court matters.
• Conduct pre-trial investigations and negotiations; prepare and litigate motions and appeals; present hearings and trials.
• Maintain contact with local law enforcement about ongoing investigations and litigation.
Show more

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.
Show more