District Attorney Legislative Administrator

The Office of the District Attorney is seeking a District Attorney Legislative Administrator for its Riverside Office.

In this role, the selected candidate will support the Chief Deputy District Attorney by conducting comprehensive legislative research and analysis, preparing written reports, and presenting findings to executive leadership and public officials.

The position also involves coordinating with the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) on legislative matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree and experience working with law enforcement or public safety legislation and possess strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Meet the Team!

The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.

The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.

We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.• Conduct legislative research of issues of importance to the District Attorney.

• Interact with the Board of Supervisors with reference to public safety legislation.

• Coordinate with the California District Attorney Association (CDAA) and National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) reference legislative ideas.

• Interact with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and legislators with reference to public safety legislation.

• Conduct formative and summative evaluation of government programs.

• Research laws and professional literature.

• Interview agency and legislative staff.

• Conduct focus groups and other forms of qualitative information gathering.

• Design and administer surveys.

• Review and analyze agency records.

• Track legislation affecting the criminal justice system.

• Identify and draft policy alternatives.

• Write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate results emphatically and concisely.

• Make presentations to legislators and legislative committees.

• Set up the training, schedule meetings and other activities related to legislative tracking.

• Utilize the Internet for legislative information and monitor legislative committees.

• Prepare and proof correspondence and other documents.

• Prepare reports, presentations and booklets for distribution to officials and staff of the various branches of government.

• Assist in the preparation of letters, reports, charts and presentations, and maintain orderly files.

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