Simi Valley: DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (20677320) 1. This questionnaire is designed to assess your qualifications for the position and will determine which candidates advance in the selection process. Responses such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will be considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration. IMPORTANT NOTES: *Placement on the eligibility list is based solely on your questionnaire responses. *Answer all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. *Your responses will be evaluated independently of your application, resume, or personal information. *Raters will not have access to your name or any other identifying details. By selecting “Yes” below, you confirm that: -You have read and understood these instructions. -You completed the questionnaire independently. -Your responses accurately reflect your training, education, and experience. -You understand that your responses may be subject to verification. Yes No 2. Describe your municipal law experience, including the types of legal matters you’ve handled—such as litigation, advisory, or drafting responsibilities. Be sure to include any relevant courtroom experience and specify where (employer) and when (dates) you gained this experience. 3. Describe your experience conducting legal research and drafting written documents based on your findings (i.e. briefs, pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits, letters, memos). Include where (employer) and when (dates) you gained this experience. 4. Describe a time when you worked closely with colleagues, other departments, or outside agencies on a legal matter. What was your role, how did you contribute to the team’s success, and how did you handle any differences in opinion or approach? Include where (employer) and when (dates) you gained this experience. 5. Describe a time when you encountered an ethical issue while advising a public agency? How did you approach and resolve the situation—without sharing any confidential or attorney-client information? 6. Describe a complex municipal legal matter you've worked on. What area of law did it involve, what challenges did you face, and how did you address those challenges? 7. Describe a time when you had to respond to a citizen complaint or inquiry involving a legal matter. How did you ensure your response was both legally accurate and respectful of the resident’s concerns? What was the outcome? Include when (dates) and where (employer) you gained this experience.
