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 advancement to the next step in the recruitment process.
1.
Please indicate how you meet the Paralegal requirements under Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450:
A. A Certification of Completion from a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association?
Yes
No
B. A Certificate of Completion from a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester or equivalent units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education?
Yes
No
If you answered “Yes” to A or B, please submit a copy of your certificate in one of the following ways:
Mail to Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean St. Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
C. A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject and a minimum of one year of law-related work experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in Federal Court for at least the preceding three years?
Yes
No
D. A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma and a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years. Training and experience under this category must have been completed prior to December 31, 2003.
Yes
No
If you answered “Yes” to C or D, please list the name of the attorney you worked under and whether they would be willing to submit a written declaration stating that you are qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
2.
Please describe your training, education, and experience providing support and assistance to attorneys practicing civil litigation and/or government law. Please include in your response: the number of attorneys you have supported, the types of assignments and projects you have handled, and the nature of filings, including specifying the state and/or federal courts.
3.
Please describe your experience in drafting court orders, preparing written memorandums, reviewing large volumes of records, and/or summarizing depositions and other legal documents.
4.
Please describe any additional work experience that makes you a competitive candidate for this position.
