Office Coordinator-District Attorney's Office

Position Summary:   

The Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office is seeking a dedicated District Attorney Office Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be self-motivated, detailed and effective at coordinating key elements of the criminal justice process. Providing comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the District Attorney's Office in a variety of case-related elements and victim services with an emphasis on drug court programs.  This role requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including court personnel, law enforcement, treatment providers, clients and victims.  

Responsibilities:   

• Case Management: Manage and track cases from filing through disposition, ensuring timely processing and adherence to court deadlines. This includes data entry, file maintenance (physical and electronic), and preparing case files for court appearances.  

• Court Support: Provide direct support for alternative court and programs including scheduling and coordinating Drug Court sessions, meetings, and hearings. Maintaining Court participant records, attendance, progress reports, and treatment information. Communicating with team members (judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, treatment providers) to ensure smooth program operations. Preparing reports and statistical data related to performance.         

• Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external partners on process and procedures.    

• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect and analyze data on drug and criminal cases, victim services, and other ad hoc data and reports. 

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and office policies related to the handling of cases and drug court operations. Create Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), best practice and policies for more efficient and effective operations.  

• Other Duties as Assigned  

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position   

• Minimum of 2or3 years of experience working with the criminal justice system, law enforcement, victims of crime and/or related populations   

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team   

• Strong organizational and time management skills   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software   

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field   

• Project Management Certification  

• Bilingual or multilingual skills   

Physical Requirements:   

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time   

• Ability to travel to various locations within the metro area as needed   

• Ability to bend and lift to 15lbs  

Working Conditions:   

• Supportive and collaborative work environment  

• The work environment may be stressful due to the nature of the work   

• May be to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends