Victim Witness Assistant (OA)

Victim Witness Unit Position If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the Victim Witness Unit responsible for the District's Victim Witness program. Typical work assignments will include: Responds to victim inquiries via phone, e-mail, letters and fax, providing initial screening of victim concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services. Maintains accurate resource materials that identify available counseling and treatment programs in the jurisdiction. Provides information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendants' pleas, results of trial, and whether a defendant is incarcerated and for how long, opportunities to address the court, and post-sentencing notification. Coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as needed, to assist victims with the return of their property being held as evidence, obtaining copies of reports needed for securing services and assistance from other programs. Assists Victim-Witness staff and other support staff with logistics of court events by assisting victims and witnesses with issues concerning employers in connection with court appearances, preparing witnesses to testify by explaining processes and procedures and resources available to them, providing information on restitution to AUSAs, and forwarding Victim Impact Statements to U.S. Probation. Secures travel and lodging reservations for victims and witnesses and prepares vouchers for payment and reimbursement of expenses. Assists with the mailing, emailing and distribution of victim and witness notifications and information. Inputs data into applicable databases and produces notification documents using the automated Victim Notification System (VNS). Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.