A Day in the Life of a Senior Deputy District Attorney at Orange County District Attorney
A Deputy District Attorney's workday is largely spent "in a courtroom, appearing on a case, arguing a case, doing a jury trial," but also includes reviewing police reports and collaborating with colleagues in a "collegial atmosphere." This contrasts with other legal professions, where desk work might dominate.
Courtroom Experience, Legal Research, Trial Preparation, Collaboration, Collegial Atmosphere
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Bryan Clavecilla
Sr. Deputy District Attorney
Orange County District Attorney
UCLA class of 2004
Chapman School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2007
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Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
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1. Spend most of the day in a courtroom, appearing, arguing cases, and doing jury trials.
2. Review police reports to determine charges and work on trials.
3. Collaborative environment; work with colleagues frequently.
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What does the day in the life of a deputy district attorney look like?
The deputy District Attorney primarily spends their time in a courtroom. Unlike other lawyer jobs, you're not tied to your desk. You're constantly in a courtroom, appearing on a case, arguing a case, or doing a jury trial.
The times you are at your desk involve reviewing police reports to decide what charges, if any, to institute, and working on your trials. Most of the day, you'll be up and about interacting with colleagues.
It's a very collegial atmosphere, not a lone wolf type of profession, as collaboration is a huge part of the daily life of our Deputy District Attorneys.
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