Prosecutor vs general counsel

Differences between prosecutor and general counsel 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.
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General counsel example responsibilities.

• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Review subpoenas and attorney letters for compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines and coordinate non-party depositions as needed.
• Prepare dozens of complex commercial transactions in connection to equity and debt securities offerings.
• Handle regulatory, compliance, licensing, and registration matters for securities broker- dealer and register investment adviser.
• Supervise commercial litigation, arbitration and claims, including case strategy, pleadings preparation, hearings, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and train unit charge with securing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations and accreditation standards.
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