go the the County webpage at http://dhr.county.info and click on internships

Project # Project Title Project Description Possible Major Critical Skills Location

654 Consumer Protection Counselor Counseling consumers on the telephone and in person, concerning landlord-tenant, credit, retail sales, automobile purchases, false advertising, repairs and many other consumer issues. Consumer Sciences/ Affairs, Business Law or Paralegal Studies majors are desirable. Excellent customer service skills and interest in working with the public in consumer protection. No previous experience required. Consumer Affairs

500 West Temple Street Room B-96

Los Angeles, CA 90012

656 Investigative Assistant Assisting investigative staff with resolving routine consumer complaints, interviewing fraud victims and witnesses, preparing complex cases for trial, and accompanying investigative staff to court proceedings and meetings. Investigative Assistants might also be needed to prepare written material for Departmental and public use. Bilingual skills are a plus but not required. Consumer Science/Affairs, Law, Administration of Justice, Business Law, Public Administration or Paralegal Studies majors are desirable. Ability to interview consumers, learn and apply relevant consumer laws Consumer Affairs

500 West Temple Street Room B-96

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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657 Small Claims Court Advisor Counseling litigants about Small Claims Court matters including case preparation, service of process, appeals and collection of judgments Law, Business Law or Paralegal Studies majors are desirable. Ability to interview litigants, learn and apply relevant civil laws Consumer Affairs

500 West Temple Street Room B-96

Los Angeles, CA 90012