Prepares for hearings and/or trials, including filing documents, preparing motions, pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, correspondence and witness lists, interviewing clients and witnesses, obtaining mental health or treatment documents, reviewing case law, consulting experts, preparing for jury selection, preparing opening statements, arguments, evidence and trial exhibits. Appears in court for initial, case management and disposition hearings, pre-trial conferences, bond reduction hearings, probation revocation and other hearings, discussing cases and negotiating plea agreements or case dismissal with prosecuting attorneys as appropriate.