Victim Witness Assistant

Contact Government Services, LLC • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

CGS is seeking a Victim Witness Assistant to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in victim services and criminal justice while providing critical support to victims and witnesses throughout the legal process. The Victim Witness Assistant will work closely with Victim Witness Coordinators and Specialists to provide case-related information, connect individuals with available resources and services, assist with court-related logistics, and ensure victims and witnesses receive compassionate, timely, and professional support.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Communication, and trauma informed training.
• At least two years working in the field of victim services and criminal justice.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member and with other federal, state, county and local entities.
• Strong ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent ability to work independently.
• Must interact appropriately, demonstrate sensitivity to crime victims from diverse communities, exercise good judgement and establish a rapport with various city state, and federal entities.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills along with the knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist program Victim Witness Coordinator and Victim Witness Specialists with logistics of court events by assisting with issues concerning employer, preparing witnesses to testify by explaining processes and procedures and resources available to them (e.g., Victim Compensation Assistance Program, and other services) providing information on victim impact statements.
• Provides information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendants’ pleas, trial results: status and term of defendants’ incarceration.
• Orients victim on the Crime Victim Compensation Program and provides information on eligibility and application procedures.
• Responds to victim inquiries by providing initial screening of victim concerns and determining eligibility for services based on prescribed criteria. In consultation with program Coordinator and Specialists and following USAO guidelines and instruction, provides routine information about community organizations that offer medical, psychological, legal, financial, shelter, childcare and employment services to victims and witnesses based on their unique needs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level