Job Description
Salary: $18-$20/hr DOE
Job Summary : Provide notification, services, and support to victims and witnesses, as required by the Bill of Rights. Serve as a liaison between the victims, witnesses, and prosecutors within the Albany County and Prosecuting Attorneys Office and City of Laramie Prosecuting Attorneys Office on criminal prosecution of cases.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the County and Prosecuting Attorney
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Initiate correspondence with all crime victims through phone or in writing, provide notification as to their rights as a victim in the criminal justice system, as well as provide them with a point of contact for all future court proceedings.
- Keep victims and witnesses informed of the status of their case as it moves through the legal system, provide them with information, and explain basic concepts of criminal/juvenile proceedings.
- Assist in scheduling meetings with victims and witnesses, coordinate victims and witnesss attendance in court, attend meetings and court hearings with victims and witnesses, and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Document victim and witness contact notes and maintain current statistical database and client management system.
- Assist victims and witnesses in coordinating travel and lodging for trials
- Escort victims and witnesses to court and provide support throughout the court process.
- Advise victims of the availability of support services and encourage and assist victims in contacting and commencing the utilization of those services.
- Advise victims of their rights to compensation through the Wyoming Division of Victim Services Compensation Program and assist in obtaining application forms, if applicable.
- Provide victims with information to obtain restitution, provide a victim impact statement, and assist them with return of property.
- Act as liaison with other community agencies
- Orient, train, and oversee volunteers and interns.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must be a self-starter, have strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, and excellent interpersonal skills; utilize said skills to interact with citizens, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other employees; must possess the ability to establish good rapport with individuals, often under difficult circumstances; must be able to delegate and prioritize tasks and contribute to the team by accomplishing tasks as assigned in a timely and organized manner, accurately and precisely; fluent in Microsoft applications; professional phone etiquette; attend work as scheduled and/or required.
Education/Training/Experience:
High school diploma/ GED and one (1) year of general office experience required. Associate degree or bachelors degree and experience in a victim service agency or legal setting preferred but not required.
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