District Attorney'S Field Deputy

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Los Angeles County, with almost 10 million residents, is the nation’s most populous county and one of Southern California's largest employers. With more than 100,000 employees across 39 departments and 2,100 different job types, we provide vital and diverse public services, including law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States. Our jurisdiction spans 4,084 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. That pursuit of justice will ensure that not just the result, but the process itself reflects the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of full-time paid experience involving extensive public contacts in connection with a wide variety of governmental or community problems and in dealing with individuals or groups representing a wide range of community interests.
Extensive Public Contact: paid experience working with members of the news media, government officials, graphic arts or multimedia consumers.
Wide variety of Governmental Community Problems and Interests: paid experience addressing public safety, the criminal justice system or overall quality of life, including gang violence, consumer protection, victims' rights, civic responsibility, and/or environmental issues.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conducts communication activities and other public affairs efforts (e.g., prepares content for a variety of media; designs and maintains departmental websites; facilitates public forums and training events; attends or speaks at public meetings and gatherings; and prepares, designs, and disseminates departmental printed public information materials) for the District Attorney's Office.
Conducts outreach activities through the departmental website, social media, publications, community events, training activities, and public meetings and gatherings for the District Attorney's Office.
Researches and implements projects to increase internal and external awareness of office programs, services, special events, and print and electronic publications.
Works with community groups, private sector entities, and government agencies (e.g., service organizations, media outlets, and law enforcement agencies) in connection with departmental programs throughout the county.
Attends or speaks at public meetings and gatherings as a representative of the District Attorney's Office.