ATTORNEY II – PUBLIC DEFENDER – SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection process. Employment experiences referred to in your response must also be included in the Employment History section of the application.
NOTE: Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s) may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the recruitment process.
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Indicate your CA State Bar membership number and the date you were admitted to the Bar.
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How many years have you practiced law?
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How many years have you been an attorney in a Public Defender’s Office?
less than 1 year
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Please describe your experience with indigent defense representation in the County of Santa Cruz. Please be specific as to your responsibilities, the nature and subject matter of your caseload, and any related information that you believe would assist the reviewing committee. If applicable, please also describe your experience with supervision, including the number of attorneys supervised and their caseloads.
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Please describe any criminal defense and/or courtroom experience you possess. Describe the types of hearings in which you have appeared, including number and average length of trials, types of witnesses, and complexity of issues. Also include any experience with discovery, motions filed, evidentiary procedures in federal and/or state court, and types of criminal cases handled.