STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009296

Victim Advocate IThe mission of the State Attorney's Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law. This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators. The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role.

Inform victims/survivors of their constitutional rights under Article I, Section 16 "Marsy's Law" and Chapter 960, F.S.Coordinate and deliver the provision of other direct services (such as counseling and/or victim compensation) with other victim advocates and service providers throughout the community Provide criminal justice system advocacy to victims/survivors and their family members, to include regular in-person office and courtroom meeting, must be comfortable with crowds Extract, transform, analyze, record, and communicate data and information from SAO case management system Maintain required statistical data and monthly reports for VOCALearn SAO policies, practices, and workflows Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels of the office Coordinate all SAO referrals for and follow-up from attorneys and/or support staff Verify all victim/survivor and affiliated individuals' contact information Attend regular victim services training to remain victim-centered and trauma-informed Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)