Domestic Violence Advocate

Job Summary

The Mohave County Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire for a Grant Funded Domestic Violence Advocate/Office Assistant.

*** Position currently located at 301 Pine St. but will relocate later in 2026 to the New Legal Services Center ***

Are you looking to work for a place that tackles real issues in our community? Joining our office is a great chance to stand up for justice and make a positive impact. Being part of our team lets you turn your passion for justice into real action, making a difference for the people who need it the most.

Our Mission

To conduct the prosecution of all felony offenses within the County and the prosecution of misdemeanors in the unincorporated areas. Advise law enforcement agencies and the grand jury. Assist crime victims and witnesses. Represent County government and its agencies, and other public agencies.

Domestic Violence Advocate/Office Assistant -> Salary Range 6 Step 2-8 $15.45 - $18.45/hr.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Weekends and holidays off.

About Us

The Domestic Violence Advocate receives copies of the Victim Rights' Forms issued by Law Enforcement Agencies to crime victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Advocate contacts the crime victim listed on the Victim Rights' Form and informs the crime victim of the Defendant's Initial Appearance Hearing and their right to make a statement regarding the defendant’s release conditions at that hearing. The Domestic Violence Advocate assists the crime victim with completing the victim impact statement and submits it to the court prior to the defendant's Initial Appearance Hearing. The court takes the statement into consideration when setting release conditions and/or bond on the defendant in the case. The Domestic Violence Advocate attends court with or on behalf of the crime victim throughout the criminal justice process of their case. The Domestic Violence Advocate provides the crime victim with information about the criminal justice system, victims' rights and how to obtain notifications of criminal justice events in their case. The Domestic Violence Advocate assists the crime victim with safety planning, completing the Order of Protections forms in the Arizona Protective Order Initiation & Notification Tool (AZ Point System) and provides the crime victim with referrals to local resources. The Domestic Violence Advocate provides the crime victim with information regarding the Victim Compensation Program and assists with the completion of the application.

Proud To Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32 hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
• Regular accrual starts on 7thpay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer match starting on first day.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose
  

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meets and greets the public.
• Receives phone calls and responds to questions concerning department procedures or directs query to an individual or department as appropriate.
• May talk with individuals to gather preliminary information or verify information for various County programs or activities.
• As requested, review work of other staff for conformance to regulations.
• Understands and interprets procedures and practices related to various departmental and assigned programs.
• Assists an office superior by performing routine administrative details including but not limited to sorting and routing department mail, making copies, scanning documents, filing, alphabetizing documents and date stamping incoming documents, maintaining waiting lists for services, maintain program specific databases and spreadsheets.
• Contacts vendors to obtain prices and purchases various supplies and materials.
• Maintains and establishes associated files to include entering information and documents into filing and data systems ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Types forms, letters, reports, and file cards from draft, or rough copy.
• Prepares follow-up correspondence or calls to obtain additional information or to respond to inquiries.
• Prepares standardized reports and statements.
• Processes payments in the database.
• Records attendance and documents notes at required meetings.
• Collects, compiles, and submits data for use in statistical reports, internal operating studies, or policy formulation.
• Meets established deadlines and informs concerned parties of deadlines and appointments.
• Maintains an inventory of materials on-hand and notifies the supervisor when supplies are needed.
• May order supplies as required.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of information.
• Present and always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Always communicate in a courteous and helpful manner as well as clear and concise manner.
• Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority, and/or refer to chain-of-command as appropriate.
  
  

As Assigned To Legal Process

Duties may include, but not limited to the following:

• Receives documents via email, mail, or delivery and may scan, copy, file and route as required.
• Collects fees and fines.
• Maintains archived records and keeps storage area organized.
• Processes legal documents to include, but not limited to, claims, writs, executions, attachments, warrants, summons, Deeds of Trust, etc.
• Delivers and Files/records legal documents with Court or other entities.
• Prepares letters or calls to obtain additional information or advise clients of changes in court appearances or meetings.
• Enter or update information in eProsecutor legal database/case management system.
  
  

As Assigned To Victim Services

• Recruiting volunteers.
• Developing training curriculum and conducting training sessions for the volunteers that perform crisis intervention.
• Assisting victims with Victim Compensation applications.
• Completion of applications for Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
• Navigation of the criminal justice system, referrals to community service agencies, and assistance in exercising statutory rights.
• Writing and reviewing progress of cases after attending court on behalf of the victim.
• The Volunteer Coordinator/Court Advocate is subject to emergency call-out and stand-by during off-duty hours in order to respond to crisis situations.
• Provides victims court accompaniment to hearings/trials.
• Explains the victims' rights under the Arizona Constitutional Victims' Bill of Rights.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

• High School diploma/ GED (General Education Degree).
• Two (2) years minimum of progressive office support and clerical training, cash handling and/or bookkeeping.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Modern office practices and records management/maintenance procedures.
• English grammar and spelling.
• Basic mathematics required to calculate and perform general accounting procedures.
• Filing and information systems, including EXCEL spreadsheets and Microsoft Word.
• Effectively operating personal computers, calculators and peripheral hardware and software products to provide guidance on the maintenance and implementation of developmental procedures of department to which assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with all people.
• Use databases and other forms of electronic data storage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Obtain data from the computer during on-line operations, including interpreting technical and departmental information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality.
• Understand brief, written, or oral directions and grasp ideas quickly in order to carry out instructions, solve problems with initiative and exercise good judgment.
• Organize workload to ensure determinations are made on a time basis.
• Act in a professional manner and professional in communication with others.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

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