DA Victim Services Coordinator Salary $31,200.00 - $35,129.00 Annually Location Cherokee County, NC Job Type Time-Limited Full-Time Department District Attorney Job Number 2018-14320 Closing 1/20/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for this position expires September 30, 2019. The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 30, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Cherokee County office. The selected candidate will provide services to victims of crime in the District Attorney's office including victim notification, courtroom education, secure waiting areas, travel scheduling, trial preparation and/or helping victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court, compensation and restitution assistance, referrals to victim advocacy agencies, gathering information from victims to assist in the prosecution of cases, and informing victims of their rights as victims. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Review case files to identify all potential victims. Instruct victims and witnesses on courtroom procedures, answer questions, provide program information, and may conduct tours of the courtroom. Assist victims with completion of impact statements, and compensation and restitution forms. Ensure all available services are provided to victims and witnesses, and check the status of services being provided. Refer victims and witnesses to social service agencies when indicated. Assist victims to recover their property. Maintain files on all victims and witnesses; select or compose letters; and update case files as necessary. Determine which victims and witnesses are required in court and ensure their notification; and ensure appropriate subpoenas are issued. Coordinate the telephone stand-by system to maintain contact with witnesses regarding their appearance before the court. Arrange transportation, hotel accommodations, childcare, and when necessary, intercede with employers. Notify victims and officers of the status of their cases, including final disposition. Prepare monthly statistical reports reflecting case activity. Compose correspondence as necessary. Handle routine inquires by phone or in person. May present community awareness programs; and recruit and train volunteers and/or interns. Assist victims in registering for post-disposition notification. May attend victim interviews with a District Attorney upon request. This position reports to the District Attorney. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: criminal justice and court system procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses. Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system. Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to ensure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies, and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Attach cover letter and résumé. Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. NOTE Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents. For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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The describes benefit eligibility by employment status. 01 The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest. I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation. 02 Select the highest level of education you completed. High School or GED Associate Degree BA or BS Degree Juris Doctor Degree MA or MS Degree Ph.D. Degree None of the above 03 How many years of legal secretarial experience do you possess? None Less than 2 years 2 or more years 04 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Word. None Basic (create documents, copy and paste, create labels, type and correct errors, save documents) Intermediate (utilize styles, format sections, use markup tool, change page layout) Advanced (create charts and tables, mail merge, insert and format graphics, utilize themes) 05 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Excel. None Basic (create spreadsheets, enter and correct data, copy and paste data, format for optimal printing, save spreadsheets) Intermediate (create and utilize simple operations formulas, sort and filter lists, merge and center data, create tables, create and insert charts from data) Advanced (create and utilize complex calculating formulas, create pivot charts, use Vlookup function) 06 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Outlook. None Basic (create and send new emails, open received emails, send calendar invites, create folders and move read emails to correct folders, reply and forward emails) Intermediate (categorize emails, create message templates, create and manipulate contacts and contact groups, utilize signatures and themes) Advanced (use search and filter tools, create and customize rules, conditional formatting work with multiple accounts) 07 Where did you originally learn about this position/posting? 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