Victim Assistance Coordinator

JOB TITLE:                VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT:        HUNT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

LOCATION:               GREENVILLE, TEXAS

DATE POSTED:          3/1/2024

CLOSING DATE:       WHEN FILLED 

SALARY:                   $55,000 or more, depending on qualifications and experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hunt County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full time Victim Assistance Coordinator (VAC) to join our team of dedicated prosecutors and staff.  The VAC serves as the main point of contact between the office and victims of felony crimes and will provide information and assistance to help guide victims through the criminal justice process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide information to victims about the court process and ensure they are apprised of their Victim’s Rights.
  • Provide victims with updates regarding relevant court proceedings.
  • Coordinate and attend meetings as needed between victims and prosecutors and law enforcement.
  • Assist victims with preparing victim impact statements for court.
  • Provide assistance and guidance to victims before and during the court proceedings.
  • Refer victims to appropriate social service agencies.
  • Assist victims with the Crime Victim Compensation process.
  • Assist victims in establishing restitution amounts.
  • Notify victims of case dispositions.
  • Acts as liaison for office with other agencies involved in serving victims.
  • Ability to learn and apply key legal provisions regarding victims’ rights legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology, and practices employed in courtroom proceedings and the judicial process.
  • Knowledge of and ability to draft memorandums after learning additional information about the victims and their cases as such is vital to both the State and the defense. 
  • Must have the skills to multitask daily.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
  • Prior experience working with victims and/or victim services preferred.
  • Must have valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include health insurance for the employee, retirement benefits, paid vacation, and sick and holiday pay.  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit a cover letter and resume to Steve Lilley, 1st Assistant District Attorney via email to [email protected].