0000000411.ATTORNEY III.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit
Reviews documentation; conducts necessary legal research on applicable law; interviews clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case; reviews and gathers evidence; prepares investigative requests; and determines most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
Interviews clients
Discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures. Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client is informed on status of case.
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence
Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trial or hearing.
Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings
- Counsels clients during trial and at all applicable hearings.
- Conducts jury selection.
- Presents opening statements.
- Conducts direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.
- Presents closing arguments.
Plea-bargain negotiations
- Prepares necessary legal documents.
- Ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents are filed as required.
Documents client files
- Documents client files.
- Prepares trial notebook.
- Maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II
Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standard office environment.