Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE:   Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator - District 20

LOCATION:  Ardmore, OK 73401

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/ Immediate Opening

CLOSING: Open Until Filled

SALARY: Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications

BENEFITS:  Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly.  Paid holidays. (if applicable)

POSITION SUMMARY: Accompany victims to hearings/meetings as needed both in and out of court; making phone calls and send letters to victims to assess victim coping, adjustment and further needs; keep victims and witnesses informed through oral and/or written communication of case status, hearings, and dispositions; assist with protective orders; Keep victims advised of parole hearings; draft letters to the Parole Board regarding offenders on parole docket; assisting in pulling case files for the next day’s court docket.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·         Assist Victim Witness Coordinator in her duties that require attending court proceedings, coordinating witnesses for hearings and trial dockets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess basic secretarial skills: typing, word processing, spelling, grammar, math and computer experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of Microsoft Word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be professional in work ethic with the public, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and court officials. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.  Must have the ability to walk and carry items for short distances. This position requires that the individual can lift a minimum of 20lbs.

TO APPLY:   Send resume and cover sheet to the District Attorney’s Office, 107 1st Avenue SW, Annex, Ardmore, OK 73401; or email Cassie.Hightower@dac.state.ok.us.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no-retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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