Essential to community prosecution is community 
involvement, which would persuade judges to give greater 
sentences to those who continually commit crimes in certain 
areas.  How  you generate community support? 

The judge may give a lighter sentence than the victim and 
or community believe are fair.  How  you address the victim 
or community's concern regarding the sentence? 

You will be in a position that is the focus of community 
attention.What  are the  necessary characteristics to 
maintain the integrity of our office? 

How you will handle a situation where a police officer 
wants a warrant signed or wants to file particular charges 
and you do not agree with his/her assessment? 

You will be required to attend community meetings 
throughout the month. Are you available to attend these 
meetings that occur after/before regular business hours? 

Many times law enforcement are certain that a particular 
crime has been committed by a defendant.  What is your 
response if there is not enough evidence to stand at a 
criminal trial? 

This post does not have a normal trial docket. You will be 
assigned to cases where the defendant's crime occurred in 
your patrol division. How do you feel about  not being in 
the normal trial rotation? 

What are the duties of the position for criminal affairs? 

What are the experiences you had in the past that makes you 
certain that you are prepared to practice civil law? 

Most of the time you will be required to work without 
direct supervision. Tell me about times when you were given 
this autonomy and why you believe you are best suited for 
this position? 

Generally  civil law requires much more paperwork with 
respect to filing, document production, motions, etc.  
Shall you explain about your writing experience and skills?

This position requires travel, sometimes frequent, 
sometimes infrequent, to Independence to cover the civil 
docket there. Are you willing to travel? 

What  are the most important attributes for a successful 
negotiation? 

Many times,civil  cases result in compromise and settlement 
agreements. When was the last time you successfully 
negotiated your stance?   
 

Rules of civil law are different than that of criminal 
law.  Are you prepared to enter this  knowing that there is 
little guidance from within our office?