DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S FIELD DEPUTY

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Robust retirement plans

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is seeking a District Attorney Field Deputy to manage public communications and outreach for the Office. The role involves crafting content for media, maintaining the department's online presence, and coordinating public information efforts across Los Angeles County.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of public-contact experience dealing with diverse community interests, media, and government partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time public contacts.
• Experience dealing with a wide variety of governmental or community problems.
• Experience engaging with news media, government officials, and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts communication activities for the District Attorney’s Office for various media.
• Leads outreach through the departmental website, social media, publications, and events.
• Researches and implements projects to raise awareness of office programs and services.
• Collaborates with community groups, private sector entities, and government agencies.
• Attends or speaks at public meetings as a representative of the Office.

Skills

Public relations

Written communication

Multimedia technologies

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Exam number: A1819D

Type of recruitment: (content)

Filing period: We will be accepting online applications from Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, October 12, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 12, 2026, to be accepted.

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.

What does a District Attorney Field Deputy do?

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

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.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS

2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

WITHHOLD

If you will meet the requirements within 3 months of the end of the application filing period, then you can still apply for this exam. However, we will not include you on the list sent to hiring managers until we have verified that you meet the requirements.

LOCATION AND SHIFT REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be willing and able to work in ANY AREA of Los Angeles County and ANY SHIFT (e.g., evenings, nights, weekends, etc.)

If you fulfill the requirements outlined above, you will be invited to participate in the examination.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

Part I

Qualifying evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and supplemental questions to assess Knowledge of Public Relations and Ability to Communicate in Writing and Knowledge of Multimedia Technologies. This is an unweighted qualifying assessment.

Part II

An Interview weighted 100% to assess oral expression and comprehension, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, decision-making ability, ability to manage stress, adaptability, attention to detail, dependability, teamwork project management, ability to serve in a lead capacity and creativity/innovation.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I to proceed to Part II. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. Final results will be sent via email. Test scores will not be given over the phone.

Standardized examination materials are not subject to review, as outlined in the CSR 7.19. However, the following material is available for review:

• Training and Experience
• Interview Results Report

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the District Attorney's Office as they occur.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION REGISTERS

Selective certification list may be prepared for the following language specialties: American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The Department may also prepare selective certification lists by service areas.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.