Job Purpose:
The Victim Witness Assistant provides compassionate, professional support to crime victims and witnesses throughout the judicial process. This role serves as a key liaison between victims, attorneys, law enforcement, and community service organizations by coordinating services, providing case updates, assisting with court preparation, and ensuring victims receive the support and resources available to them. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, and able to manage sensitive information while working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance and support to crime victims and witnesses throughout the legal process.
- Assess victims' immediate needs and connect them with appropriate medical, counseling, housing, financial, transportation, and community resources.
- Coordinate meetings, interviews, court appearances, travel arrangements, and communication between victims and legal staff.
- Prepare victims and witnesses for court proceedings by explaining the judicial process and answering questions.
- Provide courtroom support before, during, and after hearings and trials.
- Assist with the preparation of victim impact statements and restitution documentation.
- Keep victims informed of significant case developments, court dates, hearings, sentencing, and offender status in accordance with applicable laws.
- Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to coordinate victim services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal victim service providers to expand available resources.
- Participate in community outreach activities, educational presentations, and victim awareness events.
- Maintain accurate case files, reports, databases, and program documentation.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and other administrative documentation as needed.
- Ensure confidential and sensitive information is handled in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Victim Witness Program.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with victims, witnesses, legal professionals, law enforcement, social services, or within a judicial environment is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with individuals experiencing crisis or trauma.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn case management and database systems.
- Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and accurately enter and retrieve data.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Strativia understands that our staff is our number one asset. Therefore, we provide competitive salaries and health benefits along with a robust training and development plans to help ensure that our employees are happy and motivated. If you are interested in the opportunity above please contact us and join a dynamic, fun and, fast growing organization.
Strativia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Strativia in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
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Strativia
Jul 29, 2026