Victim Witness Coordinator

State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County•Upper Marlboro, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding residents to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland. VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) - LIMITED TERM GRANT FUNDED POSITION The Office of the State’s Attorney is currently seeking highly qualified applicant to fill one (1) grant vacancy of a Full-time Victim Witness Coordinator.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Microsoft Office
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people
Uses diplomacy and discretion in performing assigned Office duties
Candidates must pass a background investigation.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures that initial contact letters, disposition letters, waiver letters, and various other letter types are sent out to clients.
Direct correspondence to witnesses whenever phone contact cannot be made. Includes providing information regarding restitution, filing for civil recovery, compensation, dispositions and information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, if warranted.
Provide telephone contact and computer inquiry.
Interview witnesses prior to the trial attorney to determine if there are any special needs or attention that must be handled.
Greet witnesses, inquire if assistance is needed, and provide that assistance.
Instruct witnesses as to routine court procedures and specific procedures pertaining to their case.
Ability to work with all types of personalities, be empathetic to the special problems of victims of all types of crimes and deal with the frustrations that prosecution witnesses routinely suffer.
Accompanying witnesses to the courtroom, when necessary.
Creates a victim/witness file for coordinators use.
Locates missing information or paperwork for trial attorney use.
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.