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Job Description
- Req#: 4424918
- Prepares and sends information packets to victims; provides victims with detailed information concerning victim rights, the criminal justice process and sources of assistance.
- Performs administrative and personal service duties; notifies victims and witnesses as to case status information; contacts victims regarding impending court dates.
- Trains, supervises and evaluates the work of interns.
- Accompanies victims to court.
- Assists victims or witnesses with crime related problems, performs need assessment with victims and witnesses to determine appropriate actions and/or referrals.
- Verifies need for restitution.
- Maintains accurate and confidential records of contacts with victims.
- Coordinates travel arrangements for victims and witnesses and transports victims and witnesses as needed.
- Assists with the coordination of activities for National Victims' Rights Week.
- Assists in the public education campaign of the office.
- Obtains and analyzes victim statistics.
- Assists the Victim-Witness Coordinator.
- Collaborates with other agencies/victim service providers to assist victims and witnesses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Proven knowledge of legal procedures, forms, documents and terminology, business letter writing, general office procedures and practices, the Uniform Rules of the Court, correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
- Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private information.
- Research/compile data, establish communication and maintain working relationship with others, work independently
- Strong oral and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization as well as in public.
- Ability to achieve results on a timely basis.
The Victim Advocate is responsible for providing assistance to victims of crime.
High School or GED – prefer degree with minimum of five (5) years work experience performing high level administrative support duties, three (3) of which were in a legal or court setting.
If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
About the company
On July 30, 2011, the voters approved the creation of a new, consolidated government that will serve all citizens living in Bibb County. The new government will be called Macon+Bibb County and will serve as both the municipal and county government.
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