Prepares for hearings and/or trials, including filing documents, researching and reviewing case law, preparing opening statements and arguments, conducting witness conferences, preparing jury instructions, trial exhibits and responses to defense motions, and consulting and working closely with other department personnel as needed. Represents State of Indiana in conducting various court proceedings, such as initial hearings, pre-trial conferences, bond reduction, evidentiary, sentencing, probation revocation, motions to suppress and other hearings and trials, discussing cases and negotiating plea agreements with defense attorneys.