Who is a state attorney or public prosecutor and what do they do? The state attorney represents the state at court proceedings, files actions and resolves related administrative matters. State attorneys work at the local, regional or national level.
[Note that different legal systems may make the nature of this role rather different in different European countries].
What are the activities of the job? Conducts prosecutions in court on behalf of local, regional or national government. Gathers and reviews the evidence prior to the case and its implications. Presents the prosecution case in court before a judge and/or jury.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In courtrooms and in normal office premises.
What tools/equipment do they use? Information technology and other office supplies.