http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/11084168?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/11084168?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:09:00 GMT Most recently updated answers by Alexandra Morgan http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419716?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I worked on the transfer of the courthouses back to the state under the Lockyer- Isenberg Act. This had major implications and ramifications throughout the county. Despite the legislation being enacted in 1995, they are still in the transfer process. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:09:00 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419716?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419715?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I had a panel interview with four people. The panel included County Counsel Lon Watson (now deceased), Jim Meade (now retired), Deb Gmeiner (now retired), Tom Agin (now retired). The entire administration of the office has changed since I was hired. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:07:41 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419715?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419714?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers My major was psychology. This was very helpful when I was prosecuting Welfare and Institutions Code section 5300 (imminent threat) cases and conservatorship cases. I also found the underlying information to allow me insight into many medical records I have read in a variety of situations. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:05:40 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419714?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419713?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I returned to Orange County after the death of a relative who I was very close to. I agreed to return to Orange County to help her daughter and four children. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:02 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419713?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419711?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers There was no gap in employment. I went right from one to the next. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:02:25 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419711?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419710?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I miss knowing the inside scoop behind the headlines in the papers. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:01:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419710?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419709?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers We receive a print out of all the headlines from all the papers related to Orange County on a daily basis. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:00:18 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419709?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419708?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers It is more political than the public sector. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:59:41 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419708?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419707?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I was in court on a mental health case and the defendant came out of lock up with a huge turban made of toilet paper on her head. She then proceeded to testify as if this was merely an accessory to her outfit. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:59:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419707?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419706?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers We are specifically precluded from reading the Orange County blogs. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:57:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419706?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419705?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers The advisory team headed by Jim Meade. Unfortunately, Mr. Meade retired approximately two years ago. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:57:31 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419705?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419704?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I was networking at a conference. I was contacted several months later and advised that a position was open. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:56:45 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419704?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419703?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I would suggest that they request to be stationed in one of the outlying offices and gain trial experience. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:56:10 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419703?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419702?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers I learned various skills in municipal law including California Public Records Act, Brown Act, and several California Constitutional provisions. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:54:52 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419702?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419701?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers The three best things about working at Orange County Counsel was the diversity of work, the pension and challenge. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:53:30 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/419701?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers