Victim Witness Coordinator

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Coupeville Campus, WA

Job Type: PT--not benefits eligible

Job Number: 2024-057

Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date: 06/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

The Island County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a part-time Victim/Witness Coordinator to join our Criminal Division. Our team of prosecutors and paralegals are dedicated to holding criminals accountable, while ensuring the fundamental guarantees of due process and justice are fulfilled in every case. We strive to set the standard for professionalism and ethics for the practice of law in Island County.

The employee in this position will provide support to the victims of the cases we prosecute. A desire to learn and to serve our community is essential for any applicant. Those with experience or training working in the criminal justice field are preferred but we will consider applicants whose strong skillsets make up for a lack of experience. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Also important is the ability to keep perspective, humility, and humor in a sometimes intense working environment.

Position is open until filled.

All applications must include a cover letter and resume.

Salary Depends on Qualifications.

Hourly pay rates:

Step 8: $ 21.73

Step 9: $ 23.59

Step 10: $ 25.46

Job Duties

• Provide non-judgmental assistance and emotional support to victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
• Review law enforcement reports to identify victims/witnesses and determine possible needs. Promptly contact victims/witnesses and gather required information.
• Orient victims/witnesses to the criminal justice system. Respond to their legal and procedural questions.
• Act as liaison between victims/witnesses and deputy prosecutors and paralegals.
• Assist in the delivery, explanation and completion of victim impact statements, applications for financial benefits, and claims for restitution.
• Document victim/witness contacts in office case management database.
• Conduct follow-up interviews with victims/witnesses as directed.
• Offer referrals to social service agencies for counseling, support groups and financial assistance.
• Accompany victims/witnesses to court and pre-trial interviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with misdemeanor and/or felony cases in the court system.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, and District Court and Superior Court criminal rules and procedures.
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive material.
• Strong user-level computer skills.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, Professional Legal Secretary (PLS), or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Vision: Vision coverage is included in one Medical plan and another option is available at employee expense.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)

Student debt? Working for Island County can provide relief
Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

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