POSITION TITLE: Hybrid Administrative Assistant/Victim Witness Advocate
REPORTS TO: Director/Deputy Director of Victim Services, Director of Administrative Services and Supervising ADA (HDC)
SALARY: $44,000.00
SUMMARY:
As an Administrative Assistant, will provide exceptional customer service, clerical and administrative support to the District Court locations. Will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating files, records and databases. This position involves interaction with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, state agencies and the public and involves a wide range of responsibilities.
As a Victim Witness Advocate (VWA), will be responsible for the facilitation of crisis assessment and intervention, information and referrals, supportive counseling and court advocacy services to victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice system. Advocate also offers referrals, education, and resources to individuals looking to connect to social service agencies. Provides emotional support and information about the criminal court process in the event of a criminal prosecution and provides consistent updates to families. VWA must ensure victims receive the rights and services to which they are entitled under the Victim Bill of Rights.
資格：
必需的：
- Bachelor’s degree in victim services, criminal justice system, or related social service field or Associate’s degree with relevant experience
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and maturity in handling sensitive matters
- Strong desire to work in a collegial and team-focused environment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
- Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines, while maintaining a high level of quality
- A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the PCDAO and an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
- Strong personal character, integrity, judgment, and maturity
- A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with fellow employees and other government agencies
- Ability to work at any one of the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office locations in Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham and Hingham
- Always displays the utmost professional appearance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative, clerical and general support to the District Court Assistant District Attorneys and the entire office
- Greet visitors, assess their needs and assist them or refer them to the appropriate staff
- Provide reception coverage on a continual basis or as back up
- District Court DAMION case entry, updating and disposition
- Answer, direct and respond to incoming calls
- Photocopy, fax, scan, proofread and create documents
- Storage and retrieval of files
- Manage internal and external mail flow
- Type correspondence and summons witnesses and records
- Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
- Provide backup Administrative/VWA support to other locations when needed
- Attend Administrative/VWA meetings and trainings as required
- Orient and explain to victims, witnesses, and family members the court process and their rights throughout that process as outlined in M.G.L. Chapter 258B
- 受害者、證人和家屬的出庭陪同
- Provide written and/or verbal notification to victims and witnesses regarding arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, grand jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing, and appellate proceedings
- Assess and evaluate victim needs and assist with referrals for appropriate services such as: community resources (housing, education, job training programs), emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation; assistance with Victim Compensation applications; bail notification, and arranging meetings and interviews
- 在整個調查和所有法庭訴訟過程中與多學科團隊合作
- Build and maintain relationships with agencies and resources that support victims
- Become familiar with and follow the provisions of the Office Personnel Policies
- 熟悉並遵守馬薩諸塞州職業行為規則。
- Exercise respectful and professional behavior and communication with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel, and office staff
- Perform any other duty that may be requested by the District Attorney or his designee
內部和外部申請人以及現任職位必須能夠在有或沒有合理便利協助的情況下執行基本的核心任務（由地方檢察官辦公室根據具體情況確定）。如果您認為自己需要合理的便利，請致電 (508) 894-2538 聯絡人力資源部。
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.