What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate and Prosecutor Assistant position at Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney?
This is a combination of two part time jobs.
Victim advocate duties include:
- communicating regularly with victims about status of their cases
-Accompanying victims to court hearings, interviews with prosecutors, law enforcement and other necessary appointments
- Providing emotional support to victims of crime
- Assisting victims in accessing necessary resources, such as proof of restitution, counseling services, legal assistance, and housing
- Advocating for victims' rights and ensure their voices are heard throughout the criminal justice process
- Documenting all interactions and maintain accurate records of services provided
Qualifications:
- Experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma or victimization
- ability to use microsoft word and microsoft excel
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage conflict and de-escalate tense situations
- Empathy and compassion for individuals in crisis
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines
Office assistant duties include:
- scan and save legal documents
- answer the phone, return phone calls and take messages.
- track and fulfill discovery responses in timely manner
- help manage criminal docket on court dates
- help organize criminal case files in consistent manner
- insert data into filing systems and case manager software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16