Victim Support and Services Assistant

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office serves both Adams and Broomfield Counties.

Specific duties for the Victims Programs Unit portion of the position:

• Assist in preparing for VALE (Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement) and Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Board meetings.
• Attend meetings and accurately document key discussions and decisions.
• Maintain organized and accessible documentation of all written reports required or requested by the Board.
• Review and summarize grant application proposals.
• Provide technical assistance and training as needed.
• Process invoices and related documentation for reimbursement of grant recipients.
• Compile statistical data and prepare written reports.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for program tracking and reporting.
• Process applications and written notifications for claimants and service providers regarding claim status, approvals, denials, and payments.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, treatment plans, and payment requests.
• Provide administrative support to CVC, VALE, and Restitution staff as needed.
• Support the Director of Victim Services Programs and perform other duties as assigned.

Specific duties for the Victims Witness Unit portion of the position:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the District Attorney’s Office by greeting visitors to the Victim Witness Unit, assisting with check-in, and connecting them with appropriate staff members.
• Foster a welcoming and supportive environment, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when interacting with individuals who may have experienced trauma or are navigating crises.
• Answer incoming phone calls promptly and courteously, accurately relay information, and route calls to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain an inventory of office supplies, place orders, receive deliveries, and restock materials.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operations within the Victim Witness Unit and the District Attorney’s Office.
• Collaborate daily with the administrative partner to ensure consistent front desk coverage, effective communication, and smooth office operations.
• Support the Director and Deputy Director of Victim Witness and perform other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of clerical experience in a legal office or any equivalent combination of experience or education that satisfy the requirements of the job.

• Type 60-70 w.p.m. with accuracy.
• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills preferred.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume are  with this application.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.