What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victims' Assistant position at Lincoln County?
JOB
The Lincoln County District Attorney's office is looking to add a Victims' Assistant position to their Victim's Department to assist in helping those in our community who are going through difficult circumstances. This person will perform a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule under the direction of the Victims' Department Supervisor. This is a part-time, non-benefited position providing essential support to the Victims’ Advocates. Lincoln County Courthouse on Olive Street in Newport
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime: Contact victims to verify phone/address information and notifies victims of their rights.Prepare and mails victims’ rights information, forms, and notices of upcoming court dates and case status.Check the dockets to ensure proper victim notification is anticipated.Assist victims who come into complete forms.Maintain records of all contacts, including in our Case Management System.Provide support to victims: Accompany victims to court proceedings and sits with them before Grand Jury testimony.Arrange for hotel, meals, and/or transportation for victims for Court and Grand Jury proceedings.Assist the public: Answer phones, routes calls; may answer general questions. Participate in meetings, which may include All Staff, Victims Assistance, SART or DART meetings.Jenna Wallace, Lincoln County District Attorney
The Lincoln County District Attorney's office is looking to add a Victims' Assistant position to their Victim's Department to assist in helping those in our community who are going through difficult circumstances. This person will perform a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule under the direction of the Victims' Department Supervisor. This is a part-time, non-benefited position providing essential support to the Victims’ Advocates. Lincoln County Courthouse on Olive Street in Newport
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime: Contact victims to verify phone/address information and notifies victims of their rights.Prepare and mails victims’ rights information, forms, and notices of upcoming court dates and case status.Check the dockets to ensure proper victim notification is anticipated.Assist victims who come into complete forms.Maintain records of all contacts, including in our Case Management System.Provide support to victims: Accompany victims to court proceedings and sits with them before Grand Jury testimony.Arrange for hotel, meals, and/or transportation for victims for Court and Grand Jury proceedings.Assist the public: Answer phones, routes calls; may answer general questions. Participate in meetings, which may include All Staff, Victims Assistance, SART or DART meetings.Jenna Wallace, Lincoln County District Attorney
