Deputy District Attorney - Senior

Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicants must complete both Parts I and II of the supplemental questionnaire to be considered for the current recruitment. 

PART I (Not Scored)

Questions in this section will be used for screening purposes only and will not be scored.

Have you passed the California State Bar Examination?

If yes, please enter your Bar number below:

Do you possess one year of experience comparable to a Deputy District Attorney IV in Placer County?

Please describe three of the most complex and significant cases or issues that you have dealt with as a Deputy District Attorney.

Part II (Scored)

Based on your responses to this section of the supplemental questionnaire, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Please note that resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to this supplemental questionnaire.

Instructions for question 1: Please indicate a response which most accurately represents your experience.

Number of jury trials completed.

If you indicated any experience above, please outline the types of trials and describe your most significant trials (including references to specific cases).

Instructions for questions 2 - 7: For each of the following questions, please select the one response that best corresponds with your level of experience. When providing additional information, please reference specific information (case names, approximate time frames, etc.) where appropriate.

Presenting training to Deputy District Attorneys, Police Officers, Social Workers, or other individuals employed in similar fields, regarding subjects related to the criminal justice system.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe.

Organizing or participating in community outreach activities on behalf of the District Attorney’s Office.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe.

Researching, drafting, briefing, or arguing felony writs and appeals.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe.

Drafting, analyzing, or implementing new legislation.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe.

Assisting management with oversight of other employees or the development and implementation of office-wide policies.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe.

Handling complex civil issues.

If you indicated any experience above, please describe and include reference to specific cases.

 Thank you for completing the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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