Prosecutor vs legal counsel

Differences between prosecutor and legal 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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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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