0000003323.ATTORNEY III.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Job description

Performs assignments involving litigation and legal research with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connections with assigned cases OR prosecutes felony cases in assigned court, to include case evaluation, preparation and management. 1. Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines appropriate charges to be filed, and prepares required documentation for indictments. 2. Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:  reviewing documentation,  conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable laws, rules and interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, and  gathering evidence. 3. Drafts, files, and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings. 4. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases. 5. Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings. 6. Represents the State or clients in hearings and jury/court trials by:  conducting jury selection,  presenting opening statements,  conducting direct and cross-examinat...