Victim Advocate II - City Attorney's Office

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies. Its responsibilities include handling city lawsuits, prosecuting ordinance violations, providing victim support in criminal cases, representing the city in investigations and litigation, advising on contractual and transactional matters, offering regulatory and compliance assistance, addressing employment matters for the city's more than 12,000 workers, and providing guidance on local, state, and federal law.

With a team of over 250 individuals, the City Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds. As advocates for effective governance, transparency, and accountability, the office empowers the city to do its work and prioritizes ethical conduct in all city operations. Whether working with city agencies, engaging community stakeholders, or collaborating with external legal counsel, the office leverages its collective expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and advance key city priorities.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $26.57 - $37.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

This role is based at both the Wellington Webb Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202) and the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (520 W. Colfax Ave., Denver 80204), with travel between locations as needed. The schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, with Saturday hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The City and County of Denver, City Attorney's Office, Prosecution and Code Enforcement (PACE) is seeking a Victim Advocate to join our team. This victim advocate will work with victims of municipal crimes and be responsible for providing victims of all ages with the support, referrals, and resources they need during all stages of the criminal justice process.

Specifically, as the PACE Victim Advocate of City Attorney’s Office, you will: 

• Respond to crisis calls, provides information on the criminal justice process: The Victim Advocate candidate will accompany victims to court, assist with obtaining protection orders, answer questions about court cases, offer safety planning, provide referrals to community resources, and staff cases with the prosecutorial team.

• Attend Meetings: The victim advocate may also attend meetings with collaborative partners and represent the City Attorney's Office in such meetings.

• Contact crime victims by phone or mail to explain victim rights, provide information and answer questions about the criminal process, provide victim impact statements, review police reports, assess risk factors, and provide safety planning.

• Appear at trials and at hearings to provide support, offer emotional support and procedural review for the victim and witnesses, and liaison with the court and prosecution team. Assess victim needs, make referrals, and collaborate with community service organizations.

• Coordinate appearance of victim and/or witnesses with courtroom schedule and availability of prosecution team. Coordinate and schedules meetings with victims and prosecution staff.

• Maintain contact with victims to keep them updated on case status, and assists victim with such things as translator services, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and shelter programs.

• Ensure services to clients are in compliance with Denver’s Victims’ Rights Act. Prepare all necessary paperwork for the disposition of court. Explain victim compensation funds and restitution options available to victims. Attend meetings with community partners as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, we respect and honor our differences, we create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose of sharing our talents and creativity with each other and the City we serve. We celebrate bringing our whole selves to work every day.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:  

• At least two (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes. This position requires handling emergency or crisis situations, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and computer use. The position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations and is subject to many interruptions such as multiple calls and inquiries

• Will bring a victim-centered, collaborative approach to the position and will work well with individuals of all ages and all walks of life. A competent, confident, relaxed yet professional attitude and demeanor are critical in this environment.

• Ideal candidates will bring experience working in a prosecutor’s office.

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.

• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes.

• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certification Requirement: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 17th. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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