0000003304.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit

Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by:

• reviewing documentation;
• conducting necessary legal research on applicable law;
• interviewing clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case;
• reviewing and gathering evidence;
• preparing investigative requests;
• determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.

Interviews clients

Interviews clients. Discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients are 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

Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.

Participates in plea-bargain negotiations

Participates in plea-bargain negotiations; prepares necessary legal documents and ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents filed as required.

Documents client files

Documents client files, prepares trial notebook, and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.

Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor public defenders

Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor public defenders.

Other duties as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned.