However, there is a difference in the definition of lawyer and attorney. A lawyer is an individual who has earned a law degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school. An attorney can give legal advice and represent clients in court. Attorneys are advocates for their clients.
It is tasked to represent the people of the Philippines, the Philippine government, its agencies, instrumentalities, officials, and agents in any litigation, proceeding, or investigation before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.
First and foremost, the Solicitor General serves the dual roles of advocate for the government and an officer of the Supreme Court. In the latter role, the Solicitor General is sometimes described as “the tenth Justice,” and he actually has an office in the Supreme Court building.
The United States Solicitor General represents the federal government of the United States before the Supreme Court of the United States. The Solicitor General determines the legal position that the United States will take in the Supreme Court.
The major functions of the OSG are to: Conduct, or assign and supervise all Supreme Court cases, including appeals, petitions for and in opposition to certiorari, briefs, and arguments.
The solicitor general is the lawyer who represents the United States before the Supreme Court in cases where the federal government is a party. The Justice has broad latitude to decide which cases it will hear and generally listens only those cases it deems to raise the most important issues.
Under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution, the officeholder is nominated through the power of appointment by the President of the United States, then appointed with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
The Supreme Court has ruled that except for petitioner in person, no one other than advocates are permitted to argue cases on behalf of others.
The solicitor general is employed by the Justice Department and often referred to to as the "10th justice," because they have the dual responsibility of serving the executive branch as a key advocate and helping the court as a kind of counselor develop the law that reflects the country's long-term interests.
Principal Deputy Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall, who recently urged an appellate court to order the dismissal of the federal prosecution of Michael Flynn, soon will step into the job of the government's top lawyer before the U.S. Supreme Court.
How is the solicitor general used in finding cases for the Supreme Court? They are responsible for handling all appeals on behalf of the US government within the Department of Justice. The Supreme Court usual listens to the solicitor generals opinion on a case and often follows his recommendations to hear a case.
Assistant Solicitor Tasks. Provide legal services. Attend and participate in legal procedures on behalf of clients. Draft legal documents. Interpret and research laws an regulations specific to cases.
While, Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals' office and duties are governed by Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987 and not by Constitution (thus they are statutory posts and not constitutional).
Sanjay Jain, K M Nataraj appointed as Additional Solicitor Generals. President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed senior advocates Sanjay Jain and K M Nataraj as Additional Solicitor Generals of India. The appointments were made by the President as per the recommendations of the Appointments Committee of the cabinet.
The Union government strengthened its top legal team by extending the term of K.K. Venugopal as the Attorney General (AG) for one year, Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General (SG) for three years and appointing six new Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) besides extending the tenure of five existing ASGs.
CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and provided with tenure of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. CAG can be removed by the President only in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the Constitution that is the manner same as removal of a Supreme Court Judge.
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General.
The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the country. He is responsible to assist the government in all its legal matters. The President appoints the Attorney General (AG). The person who is appointed should be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
Solicitor General Eligibility Criteria
- He/She has been for at least five years a Judge of as High Court or two or more than two such courts; or.
- He/She has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more than two such courts; or.
- He/She is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Appointment and eligibility:He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Jose Callangan Calida (born July 7, 1950) is a Filipino lawyer currently serving as the Solicitor General of the Philippines. He was sworn into the post on June 30, 2016 to replace Florin Hilbay.
The proper form of addressing a person holding the office is addressed Mister or Madam Attorney General, or just as Attorney General. The plural is "Attorneys General" or "Attorneys-General".
